Geography PYQ 353 of 587 · Universe, Solar System & Earth · Day & Night

The Longest day in southern Hemisphere is

  1. A22 June
  2. B22 December
  3. C21 March
  4. D22 September

48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

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Correct answer: (b) 22 December

Explanation

In the Northern Hemisphere, 21/22 December is the shortest day and 20/21 June is the longest day of the year. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere, 20/21 June is the shortest day and 21/22 December is the longest day.

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