Which is the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere?
- A. 1st January or 1st February
- B. 28 February
- C. 2 May or 12 May
- D. 21st or 22nd December
Correct Answer: D. 21st or 22nd December
The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere can be on December 21 or 22. In Northern Hemisphere, the December solstice is the shortest day of the year, because it is tilted furthest from the sun, and receives very less amount of sunlight on that day. where it is the darkest day of the year.
Correct Answer: C. Blue Chip
Correct Answer: B. Polio
Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. Rotary International announced a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that will inject a much-needed $200 million into the global campaign to eradicate polio.
Correct Answer: D. South Africa
In September 2009, Mining group Petra Diamonds has discovered a 507.55-carat white diamond at South Africa’s Cullinan mine, one of the largest high-quality rough diamonds ever found, and is ranked as one of the 20 biggest high-quality diamonds ever discovered.
Correct Answer: D. New South China Mall
Correct Answer: D. One’s college or University
Correct Answer: A. New York