In Peri-helion, the Earth is

A. Farthest to Sun

B. Closest to Sun

C. Near to the periphery of orbit

D. At the center of the orbit

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Earth's perihelion means it is at the closest point to the sun in the path of its orbit. Perihelion and Aphelion describe the closest and farthest distance of the earth to the sun. Perihelion is about two weeks after the December solstice while aphelion is about two weeks after the June solstice.