Question

The earth while orbiting makes various angles with the sun's rays. On 22nd December, the rays are vertical on earth at _______.

• A. $23{\frac{1}{2}}^o$
• B. ${30}^o$ North
• C. $23{\frac{1}{2}}^o$ South
• D. ${30}^o$ South

Answer 1

The correct option is C $23{\frac{1}{2}}^o$ South

• Sun rays falling vertically move between 23 and 1/2 degrees north and 23 and 1/2 degrees south latitudes throughout the year. On 22nd december, the sun rays fall vertically at the 23 1/2 degrees south.