In northern hemisphere , 21st March is called as ?

Vernal equinox.

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Autumnal equinox.

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Both A and B.

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None of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is A Vernal equinox.
In the northern hemisphere , 21st March is called spring or vernal equinox whereas 23rd September is called autumnal equinox. The equinox or solstice dates can vary by a day or so.

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	Column A		Column B
1.	Summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere	a.	21 March
2.	Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere	b.	21 June
3.	Spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere	c.	23 September
4.	Autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere	d.	22 December

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