Q15 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Geography

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On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours ?1.Equator2.Tropic of Cancer3.Tropic of Capricorn4.Arctic CircleSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

A 1 only
B 2 only
C 3 and 4
D 2 and 4

Correct answer: (d) 2 and 4

Explanation

  1. A

    1 only

    1 only. Equator has about 12 hours all year.

  2. B

    2 only

    2 only. Arctic Circle is also in continuous / very long day on 21 June.

  3. C

    3 and 4

    3 and 4. Tropic of Capricorn has its short day on 21 June.

  4. D

    2 and 4

    2 and 4. Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle have more than 12 hours on 21 June.

Summary. Official key is (d) 2 and 4. On 21 June the Northern Hemisphere has its longest day. The Tropic of Cancer has more than 12 hours of daylight; the Arctic Circle has 24-hour sun. The equator stays near 12 hours. The Tropic of Capricorn has its winter short day. So only 2 and 4.

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