Meaning: The time when day and night are of equal length.
Hindi: विषुव
Synonyms: equal day-night point
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) · SSC CGL 2022 T-1
equinox in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) One Word Substitution
Which of the following words refers to the time of year when day and night are of equal length?
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Equinox
Meaning: Equinox = either of the two days in the year when day and night are of equal length *(विषुव — जब दिन और रात बराबर होते हैं)*.
Latin *aequus* = equal + *nox* = night → "equal night".
It falls around 21 March (vernal) and 23 September (autumnal).
Why the others are wrong.
#B Solstice = the day of the longest or shortest day of the year *(अयनांत)* — about 21 June and 22 December; day and night are most *unequal* then.
#B Zenith = the point in the sky directly overhead; figuratively, the highest point of success *(शिरोबिंदु, चरम सीमा)*.
#B Eclipse = the blocking of light of one heavenly body by another *(ग्रहण)*.
Answer: Equinox
*Equi-nox = equal night; sol-stice = the sun standing s - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The date when both, day and night are of approximately equal lengthAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Equinox
Correct Answer: Equinox
Explanation:
• Equinox refers to the two times each year when day and night are of approximately equal length (दिन और रात लगभग समान होती हैं).
• Equilibrium means a state of balance (संतुलन), but not specific to day and night.
• Equator is the imaginary line around Earth’s middle (भूमध्य रेखा).
• Equine relates to horses (घोड़ों से संबंधित).
• Therefore, equinox is the one-word substitute for the given description.
Examples
- “The autumn equinox marks the start of shorter days.”
equinox – questions
What is the meaning of equinox in Hindi?
equinox means “विषुव” in Hindi. In English: The time when day and night are of equal length.
What are the synonyms of equinox?
Synonyms of equinox: equal day-night point.
Has equinox been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – equinox has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC CGL 2022 T-1.