2022 · GeographyPrevious Year Question
Q29.
In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:
A. First half of the month of June
B. Second half of the month of June
C. First half of the month of July
D. Second half of the month of July
Answer

B

Explanation

The summer solstice (also known as estival solstice or midsummer) occurs when one of Earth's poles has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. During the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice, which always falls around June 21, the day is longest. June 21 falls in the second half of June.