Question

Marcellus came to India from Australia to tour the country and get a better understanding of the country's culture and tradition. He landed in the famous 'City of Dreams' Mumbai at night and began exploring the city the next day. He had expected the place to be hot and humid but he felt like it was one of the longest days in his life. He also recalled that just 5 days ago, he had celebrated his birthday at his hometown of Perth on 16th June. Was there any truth to Marcellus' belief that the first day of his visit to India was one of the longest days he had experienced?

• A. Yes, it was the winter solstice in India and hence one of the longest days of the year.
• B. No, it was the heat and humidity that made him feel that way.
• C. Yes, it was the summer solstice in India and hence one of the longest days of the year.
• D. No, it was his tiredness and jet lag that led him to believe so.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Yes, it was the summer solstice in India and hence one of the longest days of the year.

Yes, it was the summer solstice in India and hence one of the longest days of the year.

Marcellus's birthday was on 16th June. Five days later, i.e., 21st June, he was in India for his trip. Considering that 21st June is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the Sun's rays fall directly on the Tropic of Cancer along which line lies India, Marcellus was correct to feel that it was one of the longest days he had experienced.