Multiple choice general knowledge

Nearest star to the earth

  1. Dog Star

  2. Great bear

  3. Proxima centauri

  4. Alpha centauri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Proxima Centauri is the closest known star to our solar system at approximately 4.24 light-years away. It is part of the Alpha Centauri triple star system. Note that the Sun is technically Earth's nearest star, but among the options given, Proxima Centauri is the closest individual star outside our solar system. Dog Star (Sirius) is much farther at about 8.6 light-years.

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