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The earth's position nearest to the sun is called:
AEquinox
BPerihelion
CAphelion
DSolstice
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Perihelion
1. It occurs on 3rd January.
2. The nearest position is perihelion.
3. Insolation is slightly more that day.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 9, Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature._
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