NCERT · Class 6 · Social Science · Motions of the EarthWhy do we have leap years every four years?
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We save 6 hours every year and make it one day (24 hours) over a span of four years, which is added as a leap day in February.
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Option : Due to rotation speed
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Option 1: Due to the extra 6 hours saved each year in revolution (Correct Answer)
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Option 2: Due to the tilt of the moon
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Option 3: Due to change in sun's size
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