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The longest day in the Southern Hemisphere is on

a. 22 March
b. 22 September
c. 21 June
d. 22 December

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Solution

The correct answer is option (d).

Explanation: On 22 December, the day of winter solstice, the Southern Hemisphere experiences the longest day.

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