During the equinoxes, the Sun's rays are directly overhead at: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

During the equinoxes, the Sun's rays are directly overhead at:
A. The equator
B. The Tropic of Cancer
C. The Tropic of Capricorn
D. The Arctic Circle
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
During the equinoxes (around March 21 and September 23), the Sun's rays are directly overhead at the equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths worldwide.

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