Question : Which one of the following pairs is incorrect concerning Solstice and Equinox?
Option 1: 21 March-Equator
Option 2: 21 June-Tropic of Cancer
Option 3: 22 December-Tropic of Capricorn
Option 4: 23 September-North Pole
Correct Answer: 22 December-Tropic of Capricorn
Solution : The correct answer is 22 December, Tropic of Capricorn .
21 June and 22 December are solstice days ; 21 June is the longest day of the year and 22 December is the shortest day of the year. 21 March and 23 September are the Equinox days ; on both of these days, the nights and days are of equal duration.
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