What is the distance of a full marathon (in kilometres)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the distance of a full marathon (in kilometres)?
A. 40.195 km
B. 40.000 km
C. 42.500 km
D. 42.195 km
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The standard marathon distance is 42.195 kilometres (26 miles 385 yards), established at the 1908 London Olympics.

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