The axis of rotation of earth is tilted by 23.5° to the plane of revolution around the sun. The latitude of Mumbai is less than 23.5° whereas the latitude of Delhi is more than 23.5°. Which one of the following statements in this regard is correct?

A) The sun can come overhead at both these places B) The sun will never come overhead at either of these places C) At Mumbai the sun can come overhead, but it will never do so at Delhi D) At Delhi the sun can come overhead but it will never do so at Mumbai

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Correct Answer: Option C

At Mumbai the sun can come overhead, but it will never do so at Delhi. If you look at a map you'll see that Delhi is a bit north of the tropic of cancer, so there is never a time in Delhi when the sun will be directly overhead.

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The axis of rotation of earth is tilted by 23.5° to the plane of revolution around the sun. The latitude of Mumbai is less than 23.5° whereas the latitude of Delhi is more than 23.5°. Which one of the following statements in this regard is correct?

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