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Which among the following is the actual shape of Earth?1. Square2. Oblate spheroid3. Rectangular4. Circle

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Oblate spheroid

The correct answer is Oblate Spheroid.

  • The oblate spheroid, or oblate ellipsoid, is an ellipsoid of revolution obtained by rotating an ellipse about its shorter axis.
  • It is the regular geometric shape that most nearly approximates the shape of the Earth.
  • A spheroid describing the figure of the Earth or other celestial body is called a reference ellipsoid. 


  • Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object known to harbor life. 
  • Venus is known as the 'twin sister of the earth'.
  • Alternative names of the Earth are - Gaia, Terra, Tellus, the world, the globe.
  • The Axial tilt of the Earth is 23.4392811°.


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