Multiple choice general knowledge

The period of one revolution of Sun around the centre of galaxy is called?

  1. Stellar year

  2. Cosmic year

  3. Galaxical year

  4. Astronomical year
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Explanation

The Sun takes approximately 225-250 million years to complete one revolution around the Milky Way galaxy's center. This orbital period is called a Cosmic year (or Galactic year).

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