Question

The sun appears to move eastward among the stars. The trajectory along which the sun moves is called ___________.

• A. Asterism
• B. Kranthivrutham
• C. Ellipse
• D. Rasichakram

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Kranthivrutham

Kranthivrutham or ecliptic is the shape of the Sun's trajectory observed from the Earth's equator. This is due to the change in position of the earth at a rate of 1${}^o$ per day while revolving around the Sun.