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UPPSC PCS 2016 · Question 96 of 145

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

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  1. A23.0° from the elliptic axis
  2. B23.1° from the elliptic axis
  3. C24.5° from the elliptic axis
  4. D23.5° from the elliptic axisCorrect

Answer: D. 23.5° from the elliptic axis

Explanation

The Earth's axis of rotation is always tilted 23.5 degrees to the ecliptic axis and with this tilted axis, the Earth rotates on its axis at a speed of 1000 miles per hour. It takes 24 hours for the Earth to rotate on its own axis.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions; answers per official UPPSC key (Booklet C)

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