UPSC Geography The Earth and the Solar System Question Bank The Solar System, The Earth and The Moon

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    Consider the following statements.
    1. A galaxy is a huge mass of stars, nebulae and interstellar material.
    2. The sun situated at the centre of the Milky Way and all the planets revolve around the sun.
    Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?

    A) ?1 only?????????? ??????????????

    B) ?2 only

    C) ?Both 1 and 2???? ???????????

    D) ?Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Sun is not at the centre of the Milky Way but is near its edge. It revolves around the centre of the Milky Way and completes one revolution in about 250 million years.


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