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UPSC 2024: On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours? 1. Equator 2. Tropic of Cancer 3. Tropic of Capricorn 4. Arctic Circle Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 and 4
(d)2 and 4
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) 2 and 4
On 21 June (northern summer solstice) every latitude north of the Equator enjoys > 12 h daylight. The Equator has roughly 12 h (not more), the Tropic of Cancer (>23.5° N) has its longest day, while the Arctic Circle (66.5° N) experiences 24 h daylight; the Tropic of Capricorn (<23.5° S) is tilted away and has < 12 h. Hence only latitudes 2 and 4 satisfy the condition. ([testbook.com](https://testbook.com/question-answer/on-june-21-every-year-which-of-the-following-lati--666e954dd7657ec8fb42ac9a?utm_source=openai))
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