Q29·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2022
Timing of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere
GeographyClimatology & AtmosphereFactual single● EasyStatic
Question
In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:
Options
a
First half of the month of June
bAnswer
Second half of the month of June
c
First half of the month of July
d
Second half of the month of July
Explanation
The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere marks the Summer Solstice. This astronomical event consistently occurs around June 21st, which firmly places it in the second half of the month of June.
The Northern Summer Solstice (maximum axial tilt toward the sun) always falls between June 20 and June 22.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2022
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q29
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
Climatology & Atmosphere
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Geography Cl.11 Ch.9
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