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Prelims 2025

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GeographyEarth, Universe and Map FundamentalsEarth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial ChangesHard
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Statement relationship
Skill:
Connecting topics
2025 · Q33

Prelims 2025, question 33: Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

Consider the following statements: Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth’s rotation and axis. Statement II: Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth’s outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy. Statement III: As the Earth’s polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Prelims 2024

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GeographyEarth, Universe and Map FundamentalsEarth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial ChangesMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Application
Tags:
June solstice · Day length · Earth motions
Related topics:
Latitude, Longitude, Time Zones and International Date Line

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2024 · Q15

Prelims 2024, question 15: Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours? 1. Equator 2. Tropic of Cancer 3. Tropic of Capricorn 4. Arctic Circle Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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Prelims 2022

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GeographyEarth, Universe and Map FundamentalsEarth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial ChangesEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
longest day · Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

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2022 · Q29

Prelims 2022, question 29: Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:

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Prelims 2019

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GeographyEarth, Universe and Map FundamentalsEarth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial ChangesEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
Tags:
June solstice · Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

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2019 · Q20

Prelims 2019, question 20: Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

On 21st June, the Sun

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Prelims 2013

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GeographyEarth, Universe and Map FundamentalsEarth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial ChangesEasy
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes
2013 · Q14

Prelims 2013, question 14: Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

Variations in the length of daytime and night-time from season to season are due to

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