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Railways PYQCBT 2 2017

RRB NTPC · Question 106

Total solar eclipse occurs when ______.

  1. the Moon is farthest from Earth

  2. the Moon enters the Earth's shadow

  3. the Sun, Moon and Earth are in a direct line

  4. the Sun, Moon and Earth are not exactly lined up

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Answer: (C) the Sun, Moon and Earth are in a direct line

Explanation

A total solar eclipse occurs at new moon when the Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line, and the Moon is close enough to cover the Sun's disc completely.