Question

What is equinox ?

• A. Both poles at same distance .
• B. Both poles at opposite distance.
• C. Both poles at equal distance.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both poles at same distance .

As the earth revolves around the sun , the equator receives perpendicular rays on two days in a year. This condition occurs on 21st March and 23rd September. On these days, both the poles are at the same distance from the sun. This is called equinox.