Earth completes one rotation on its axis in...? Mcqs

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Earth completes one rotation on its axis in...?

(A) 23 hours and 30 minutes

(B) 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.9 seconds

(C) 24 hours

(D) 24 hours 1 minute and 10 seconds

✅ Correct Answer: 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.9 seconds

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Explanation:

The Earth completes one full rotation on its axis in 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.9 seconds, which is known as a Sidereal Day. It is rounded up to 24 hours (Solar Day) for daily timekeeping convenience.

Source: This question is taken from the Assistant Punjab Police Department PPSC Past Paper

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