Which of the following statements) is/are correct?
1. The Earth is nearest to the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on 3rd January.
2. The Ear

Question

Which of the following statements) is/are correct?
1. The Earth is nearest to the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on 3rd January.
2. The Earth is farthest away from the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on 4th July.
3. The Earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on 4th July.
4. The Earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on 3rd January.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Accepted Answer

(C) 1 and 3

Answer

(A) Only 1

Answer

(B) 2 and 4

Answer

(D) 1 and 2