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UPPSC 2016 GS-I World Geography
Question

The Earth's axis of rotation (polar axis) is always inclined at an angle of

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 23.5° from the elliptic axis

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “23.5° from the elliptic axis”.
The Earth's axis of rotation is always inclined at an angle of 23.5° from the elliptic axis. This tilt is responsible for the Earth's seasons.

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