Question

Given below are two statements: 
Statement I: The sun has a maximum altitude of \(90^\circ\) on the Tropic of Capricorn on 22nd June at 12 noon and gradually decreases thereafter till 22nd December. 
Statement II: The tilt of the Earth on its axis of \(23.5^\circ\) has no role to play in the change of altitude of the sun on the Tropic of Capricorn. 
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Hint:

Sun overhead at Tropic of Cancer → 22nd June Sun overhead at Tropic of Capricorn → 22nd December

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The apparent position of the Sun and its altitude at different latitudes depend on the tilt of the Earth’s axis and the revolution of the Earth around the Sun. Explanation:
Statement I is false because the Sun is overhead (\(90^\circ\)) at the Tropic of Capricorn on 22nd December, not on 22nd June.
On 22nd June, the Sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer.
Statement II is also false because the Earth’s axial tilt of \(23.5^\circ\) is the main reason for the change in the Sun’s altitude at different places and times of the year. Since both statements are incorrect, the correct option is (B).
Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{Both Statement I and Statement II are false}}\)