Question

There is a continuous daylight at the South Pole during the ______________.

• A. Autuman equinox
• B. Spring equinox
• C. Summer solstice
• D. Winter solstice

Answer 1

The correct option is D Winter solstice

• The winter solstice falls on 22nd December during which there is continuous daylight on the South pole and continuous darkness at the North pole. Hence option D is correct.
• During summer solstice i.e. 21st June, there is continuous daylight at the North pole.
• Equinox refers to an equal period of darkness and daylight.