Geography question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
The South Pole experiences continuous light during the
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
Winter Solstice
Why this happens:
The Earth rotates on an axis that is tilted at an angle of 23.5
∘
relative to its orbital plane. As the Earth orbits the Sun, this tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.
During the December Solstice (Northern Winter / Southern Summer): The Southern Hemisphere is tilted directly toward the Sun. The entire region south of the Antarctic Circle (66.5
∘
S), including the South Pole, remains in the sunlit half of the Earth as it rotates, resulting in continuous light (the "Midnight Sun").
Conversely: During the Summer Solstice (June 21–22, Northern Summer), the South Pole is tilted completely away from the Sun, experiencing continuous darkness. During the Equinoxes (March and September), day and night are roughly equal everywhere on Earth.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
