Which of the following statements in the context of Northern hemisphere is are correct 1 Vernal equi...........

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Which of the following statements in the context of Northern hemisphere is/are correct?

1. Vernal equinox occurs on March 21.

2. Summer solstice occurs on December 22.

3. Autumnal equinox occurs on September 23.

4. Winter solstice occurs on June 21.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Only 1

1 and 3

2 and 4

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Equinox are days when days and nights are equal. 21st March is Vernal equinox and 23rd September is Autumnal equinox. Summer solstice falls on 21st June, when Sun is vertically overhead the tropic of cancer. Winter solstice is observed on 22nd December when Sun is vertically overhead at Tropic of Capricorn.