Indian Geography UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

Which of the following is the longest day date?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 22 June

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “22 June”.

22 June is the date of the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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