The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east. This rotation is why the sun, moon, and stars appear to rise in the east and set in the west.
Which one of the following statements is correct ?
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: The Earth (Earth's Movements: Rotation, Revolution, their effects)
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