SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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In the Northern Hemisphere the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, occurs in which month?
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March
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June
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July
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April
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -21st June is the longest day of the year for those living in the Northern hemisphere.
Detailed explanation-2: -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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