Which among the following statements about the earth is not true?

A The Earth makes one complete revolution round the Sun every 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds
B The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours
C The Earth revolves in its orbit round the Sun at a speed of 66,000 miles per hour
D The Earth rotates on its axis at an equatorial speed of more than 1000 miles per hour

Correct Answer: The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours

It actually takes the Earth slightly over 23 hours and 56 minutes to rotate once around this axis.
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