Question

Consider the following statements :

1. Winter solstice in the Southern hemisphere occurs when the Southern hemisphere will have the longest day and shortest night.
2. Summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere occurs when the Northern hemisphere will have the shortest day and longest night.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• A. Neither 1 nor 2
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 only
• D. Both 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 only

The summer solstice brings the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, as it is tilted towards the sun.

Winter solstice brings the longest night in the Northern Hemisphere as it is tilted away from the sun