June 21 is the longest day of the year for those living in the Northern hemisphere. What is the shortest day of the year for those living in the Southern hemisphere?

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Q: 119 (CDS-II/2007)
June 21 is the longest day of the year for those living in the Northern hemisphere. What is the shortest day of the year for those living in the Southern hemisphere?

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Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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The correct answer is option 4, June 21.

June 21 is the summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere, which means it is the day with the most daylight hours and the longest day of the year for those living in the Northern hemisphere. On this day, the tilt of the Earth`s axis causes the Northern hemisphere to be tilted towards the Sun, resulting in more direct sunlight and longer days.

For those living in the Southern hemisphere, the situation is reversed. On June 21, they experience the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year and has the least amount of daylight hours. During the winter solstice, the Southern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, resulting in less direct sunlight and shorter days.

Therefore, the shortest day of the year for those living in the Southern hemisphere is also June 21, which is option 4.