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Nearest star to Earth — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1997

Which one of the following stars is nearest to the Earth?

Polaris
Alpha Centauri
Sun
Sirius

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

The Sun is the nearest star to the Earth, located about 150 million km away. It is the source of light and energy for our planet. Alpha Centauri is the nearest star system after the Sun.

Answer: (c) Sun

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