General Awareness

Important National and International Days

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This hub offers practice questions on important national and international days, including environmental, cultural, and awareness dates. Memorizing these days is essential for the general awareness section of many competitive exams. Use these questions to quickly revise global holidays, United Nations days, and historical dates.

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Important National and International Days Questions

Multiple choice

Which is the shortest day of the year in Northern hemisphere?

  1. 25th December

  2. 22nd December

  3. 1st January

  4. 31st December
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The winter solstice falls on December 21st or 22nd. This is when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year. December 22nd is commonly cited as the shortest day in Northern Hemisphere.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the longest day of the year in northern hemisphere?

  1. 22nd June

  2. 25th July

  3. 2nd July

  4. 30th June
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere occurs around June 21-22, when the north pole tilts directly toward the sun. This creates the longest period of daylight and shortest night. June 22 marks this astronomical event, making it the longest day of the year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the shortest day of the year in northern hemisphere?

  1. 25th December

  2. 22nd December

  3. 1st January

  4. 31st December
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on December 22nd (can vary between December 20-23). This is when the North Pole is tilted farthest away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year. December 25th is close but not the exact solstice. January 1st and December 31st are well after the solstice when days have already begun lengthening. The exact date can vary slightly year to year due to calendar adjustments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the longest day of the year in northern hemisphere?

  1. 22nd June

  2. 25th July

  3. 2nd July

  4. 30th June
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around June 22nd (can vary June 20-22). This is when the North Pole is tilted closest to the sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the year. June 30th, July 2nd, and July 25th are all after the solstice when days have already begun shortening. The exact date varies slightly year to year, but June 22nd is generally recognized as the longest day.

Multiple choice

Kailash remembers that his brother Deepak’s birthday falls after 20th May but before 28th May, while Geeta remembers that Deepak’s birthday falls before 22nd May but after 12th May. On which date does Deepak’s birthday fall?

  1. 20th May

  2. 21st May

  3. 22nd May

  4. Cannot be determined
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kailash remembers the birthday is between May 21-27 (after 20th, before 28th). Geeta remembers it is between May 13-21 (after 12th, before 22nd). The only date satisfying both ranges is May 21st.

Multiple choice

On which date is KYC day observed?

  1. 1st April

  2. 1st May

  3. 1st July

  4. 1st August

  5. 1st September
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct answer. KYC day is observed on 1st August.