INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which city has the longest day in the month of June?
A
Delhi
B
Kolkata
C
Chennai
D
Bangalore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kolkata has the longest day in the month of June. Over the course of June in Kolkata, the length of the day is essentially constant. The shortest day of the month is June 1, with 13 hours, 25 minutes of daylight and the longest day is June 21, with 13 hours, 31 minutes of daylight. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -In India, Kolkata witnesses the longest day in the month of June (Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere). Therefore, the correct answer is Option ‘B: Kolkata’. Note: During the summer solstice, the day is longer and the nights shorter.

Detailed explanation-3: -Therefore, from the above places, Chandigarh is located at the highest latitude i.e: 30.7oN and will get the longest daytime.

Detailed explanation-4: -The longest day of 2021 for those living north of the Equator is June 21. In technical terms, this day is referred to as the summer solstice, the longest day of the summer season. It occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or more specifically right over 23.5 degree north latitude.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sun rise/set and day length around this solstice. Solstice countdown. Local times for this solstice worldwide. Solstice Day and Night Map.

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