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Study the following statements regarding Summer Solstice and select the correct answer from the code...........

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    Study the following statements regarding 'Summer Solstice' and select the correct answer from the code given below:

        I. The Sun is on the Tropic of Cancer

        II. The Sun is on the Tropic of Capricorn

        III. The day is longest and night is shortest in the Northern Hemisphere

        IV. The day is longest and night is shortest in the Southern Hemisphere.

        Code:

    I and II are correct

    Incorrect Answer

     II and IV are correct

    Incorrect Answer

    I and III are correct

    Correct Answer

    II and III are correct

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

     Solstice' means 'sun-stopping'. The point on the horizon where the sun appears to rise and set, stops and reverses direction after this day. 

     The summer solstice occurs some time between June 20 and June 22 in the northern hemisphere.  On this day, the day is longest and night is shortest in Northern Hemisphere.

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