(a) First half of the month of June
(b) Second half of the month of June
(c) First half of the month of July
(d) Second half of the month of July

Ans: b

Explanation:

21st of June every year marks the summer solstice of the Northern hemisphere (winter solstice in the Southern hemisphere). On this day the Earth travels the longest path in the sky, hence making it the longest day of the year.

Aphelion is the day when the Earth is farthest from the sun. It typically occurs ‘after 14 days from Summer solstice’ and not on the same day.

Hence, option b is correct.

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