Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

The sun is vertical over the Tropic of Cancer on which of the following date?

Options:

March 21

June 21

Sept. 23

Dec. 22

Correct Answer:

June 21

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - June 21

The sun rays fall directly on the Tropic of Cancer during the summer solstice. Due to this, the region in the north of the equator experiences the longest day and the shortest night on 21st June.