General science UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

The length of its day and tilt of its axis are almost identical to those of the earth. This is true of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Mars

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mars”.

Mars has a day length (called a Sol) of 24 hours and 37 minutes, which is quite close to Earth's 24 hours.

Mars's axial tilt is about 25.1 degrees, also similar to Earth's 23.5 degrees. This tilt is responsible for Mars having seasons like Earth.

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