Q35 / 60 · NEST (NISER) 2019 (Session 2) · Mathematics

The sum of the focal distances of any point on an ellipse is equal to the length of the

A
diameter through that point
B
minor axis
Correct answer
C
major axis
D
latus rectum

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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