Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following star is nearest to sun?

  1. ross 248

  2. proxima centauri

  3. alpha centauri

  4. sirius A
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Proxima Centauri is the closest known star to the Sun at approximately 4.24 light-years away. It is part of the Alpha Centauri star system and is a red dwarf star. Ross 248 and Alpha Centauri are also nearby but not the closest, while Sirius A is much farther at about 8.6 light-years.

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