During the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun's rays are directly overhead at:
A. The equator
B. The Arctic Circle
C. The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N)
D. The Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
During the winter solstice (around December 21), the Sun's rays are directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S), marking the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
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