Geography PYQ 354 of 587 · Universe, Solar System & Earth · Day & Night

The shortest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere is on –

  1. A21 December
  2. B22 December
  3. C21 June
  4. D22 June

47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005

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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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