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In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the

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)

Factual

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Explanation

Option B is correct: The longest day and the shortest night at Northern Hemisphere occur on 21st June (i.e. second half of the month of June). This position of the earth is called the Summer Solstice