Q. On the 21st june the day light is seen at the north pole for
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Correct Answer: (D)
24 h
Explanation: On 21st June, the Summer Solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere.
During this time, the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun, causing it to receive continuous daylight for 24 hours.
This phenomenon is called Midnight Sun, where the Sun does not set at all.
Other Options Explained:
(A) 0 h → Incorrect, as the North Pole experiences continuous daylight on this day.
(B) 12 h → Incorrect, as daylight lasts much longer than 12 hours.
(C) 18 h → Incorrect, because the daylight lasts full 24 hours at the North Pole.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) 24 h.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
On 21st June, the Summer Solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere.
During this time, the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun, causing it to receive continuous daylight for 24 hours.
This phenomenon is called Midnight Sun, where the Sun does not set at all.
Other Options Explained:
(A) 0 h → Incorrect, as the North Pole experiences continuous daylight on this day.
(B) 12 h → Incorrect, as daylight lasts much longer than 12 hours.
(C) 18 h → Incorrect, because the daylight lasts full 24 hours at the North Pole.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) 24 h.
During this time, the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun, causing it to receive continuous daylight for 24 hours.
This phenomenon is called Midnight Sun, where the Sun does not set at all.
Other Options Explained:
(A) 0 h → Incorrect, as the North Pole experiences continuous daylight on this day.
(B) 12 h → Incorrect, as daylight lasts much longer than 12 hours.
(C) 18 h → Incorrect, because the daylight lasts full 24 hours at the North Pole.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) 24 h.