UPSC Geography The Earth and the Solar System Question Bank The Solar System, The Earth and The Moon

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    The sun is never overhead at any time of the year in
    1. Tropical Zone
    2. North and South Temperate Zones
    3. North and South Frigid Zones
    Which of the above facts is/are correct?

    A) ?1 only?????? ??????????????????

    B) ?1 and 2 only

    C) ?1,2, and 3?????? ?

    D) ?2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    ?The sun's rays can be vertical only within the tropics i.e. \[{{23}^{o}}30'N\] to \[{{23}^{o}}30'S\], beyond when the sun's rays are never vertical because the axis of the earth is inclined at an angle of\[{{23}^{o}}30'\]to its orbital plane.


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