[Solved] The axis of rotation of earth is tilted by 23.5° to the plane of revolution around the sun. The latitude of Mumbai is less than 23.5° whereas the latitude of Delhi is more than 23.5°. Which one of the following statements in this regard is correct? [CDS 2000]

Q.	The axis of rotation of earth is tilted by 23.5° to the plane of revolution around the sun. The latitude of Mumbai is less than 23.5° whereas the latitude of Delhi is more than 23.5°. Which one of the following statements in this regard is correct? [CDS 2000]
A.	The sun can come overhead at both these places
B.	The sun will never come overhead at either of these places
C.	At Mumbai the sun can come overhead, but it will never do so at Delhi
D.	At Delhi the sun can come overhead but it will never do so at Mumbai
Answer» C. At Mumbai the sun can come overhead, but it will never do so at Delhi

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