RRB NTPC 2026 · Question 54 of 93
Correct Answer: C. 21st June Explanation: The Summer Solstice occurs on 21st June, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. During this time, the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun, causing the Sun’s rays to strike directly on the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5° North latitude. Information Booster: → The Summer Solstice is significant for the Earth's axial tilt and its revolution around the Sun. → In the Southern Hemisphere, the Summer Solstice occurs on 21st December, when the South Pole is tilted toward the Sun.
Source: RRB NTPC CBT-I Memory-Based Paper 16 March 2026 S1 (careerpower test-platform compilation) · memory-based
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