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Q: When does the sun shines vertically on the Equator ?
  • A. Throughout the year
  • B. For six months
  • C. Twice a year
  • D. Once a year
Correct Answer: Option C - The sun shines vertically over equator twice a year and that is know as equinox. On 21st June it shines over Tropic of Cancer while on 22nd December it vertically shines over Tropic of Capricorn.
C. The sun shines vertically over equator twice a year and that is know as equinox. On 21st June it shines over Tropic of Cancer while on 22nd December it vertically shines over Tropic of Capricorn.

Explanations:

The sun shines vertically over equator twice a year and that is know as equinox. On 21st June it shines over Tropic of Cancer while on 22nd December it vertically shines over Tropic of Capricorn.