During the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun's rays are directly overhead at:
A. The Arctic Circle
B. The equator
C. The Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S)
D. The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
During the summer solstice (around June 21), the Sun's rays are directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N), marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Explanation:
Cold waves in northern India are caused by Western Disturbances, polar winds descending from the Himalayas, and high-pressure systems over Central Asia.
Explanation:
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