GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the Northern Hemisphere the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, occurs in which month?
A
March
B
June
C
July
D
April
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The longest day of 2021 for those living north of the Equator is June 21. Hence, In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the Second half of the month of June. In technical terms, this day is referred to as the summer solstice, the longest day of the summer season.

Detailed explanation-2: -About June 21 the sun is over the Tropic of Cancer by giving the northern hemisphere its longest day.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Longest Day (Summer Solstice) is observed on either June 20, 21, or 22, but this year, it falls on June 21.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is 21 June. The longest day in the year is 21 June which is generally termed as Summer Solstice. The summer solstice which is generally termed as an estival solstice or midsummer occurs when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the Sun.

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