Multiple choice general knowledge

The earth travel around the sun in an oval path and one complete revolution needs

  1. 365 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes, 58.97 sec

  2. 365 days; 17 hours, 8 minutes, 9.54 sec

  3. 365 days, 8 hours,6 minutes, 7.54 sec

  4. 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, 45.5 sec
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The earth's orbital period around the sun (tropical year) is approximately 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 45.5 seconds. This accounts for the need for leap years.

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