The day and night are equal everywhere on Earth during: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The day and night are equal everywhere on Earth during:

A. Equinoxes

B. Perihelion

C. Aphelion

D. Solstices

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

During equinoxes, day and night are approximately equal throughout the world.

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