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Rotation and Revolution of the Earth

The days 21st...

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The days 21st March and 22nd September are called

A

Summer Solstice

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Equinox

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Winter Solstice

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D

Earth day

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Solution

The correct option is B
Equinox

At 21st March and 22nd September, the axis of the Earth makes a right angle with the rays of the sun. As a result, both the Northern and Southern hemispheres get equal days and equal nights.

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