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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. 1.Equator
  2. 2.Tropic of Cancer
  3. 3.Tropic of Capricorn
  4. 4.Arctic Circle

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.3 and 4
  4. D.2 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. 2 and 4

June 21 marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted maximally towards the Sun. The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) receives direct overhead sunlight. Locations north of the Equator experience longer days, with durations increasing with latitude. The Arctic Circle (66.5° N) experiences the 'midnight sun', meaning 24 hours of daylight. Conversely, the Southern Hemisphere, including the Tropic of Capricorn, experiences its winter solstice, with days shorter than 12 hours.

Source: UPSC gs1 2024

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