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Standard X
General Knowledge
Landforms of the Earth and Internal Forces
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1) The Earth is nearest to the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on January 3.
(2) The Earth is farthest away from the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on July 4.
(3) The Earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs ion July 4.
(4) The Earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on January 3.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A
Only 1
B
2 and 4
C
1 and 2
D
1 and 3
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Correct option is C. 1 and 3

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