Q.

On which date is India likely to experience the shortest day?

A. December 22
B. March 21
C. June 22
D. September 23
Answer» A. December 22
Explanation: 21-23 December, also known as winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. India, being in the northern hemisphere, experiences its shortest day and longest night on this very day. The winter solstice occurs at the moment when the North Pole is tilted furthest away from the sun.
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