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The earth is farthest from the sun, at 152 million km, on which date?
A4th July
B3rd January
C21st June
D22nd Dec
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 4th July
1. This position is called aphelion.
2. Aphelion falls on 4th July.
3. Perihelion is on 3rd January.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 9, Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature._
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