Civil Services UPSC Mock Test Series 2025 (Prelims + Mains) General Knowledge Geography (World Geography) Origin and evolution of Universe Solar system
With reference to the Earth's axial tilt and orbit around the Sun, consider the following statements:
1. At the time of an equinox, all latitudes on Earth experience nearly equal durations of day and night.
2. On the Winter Solstice, the North Pole experiences 24 hours of daylight.
3. During an equinox, the Sun rises exactly in the east and sets exactly in the west for all locations on Earth.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1
1 and 2
2
2 and 3
3
1 and 3
4
1, 2, and 3