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Q. Which of t...

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Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct:
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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is D Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: When there is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, Sun is directly overhead of the Tropic of Capricorn.

Statement 2 is incorrect: During the equinox, the sun is directly overhead of the equator.

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