On which dates does the sunshine vertically overhead at Equator?

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The Sun shines vertically overhead at the Equator on the Vernal Equinox (21^st March) and Autumnal Equinox (23^rd September).

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Chapter 3: Rotation and Revolution - EXERCISES [Page 38]

Chapter 3 Rotation and Revolution
EXERCISES | Q II. 11. (a) | Page 38

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