At equator, sunrise occurs at the same time each day.

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Question

At equator, sunrise occurs at the same time each day.

  1. A. A
  2. B. The (Correct answer)
  3. C. An
  4. D. None of the above

Correct Answer

Option B — The

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is The.

Key Points

  • The correct sentence is: *At the equator, sunrise occurs at the same time each day.*
  • The is the definite article, used before a noun that is unique — there is only one equator.
  • *A* and *an* are indefinite articles used for any one of many, which cannot apply to a one-of-a-kind geographical feature.

Additional Information

  • "The" is required before unique or singular geographical entities:
    • *the Equator, the Tropic of Cancer, the Prime Meridian*
    • *the Sun, the Moon, the Earth*
    • *the Himalayas, the Ganga, the Indian Ocean*
  • Note the contrast: individual mountain peaks and lakes take no article — *Mount Everest, Dal Lake* — while ranges and rivers take the.

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