How is latitude of a location on earth defined?

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A . Angle between line joining the location to earth’s center and earth’s equatorial plane

B . Angle between line joining the location to earth’s center and the meridian plane

C . Angle subtended by sun on earth

D . Angle between sun’s rays extended to earth’s center and earth’s equatorial plane

Answer: Option A
Answer: (a).Angle between line joining the location to earth’s center and earth’s equatorial plane

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