Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Peninsular region of India does not have any well-defined cold weather season.
2. By the end of December (that is, by 22 December), the Sun shines vertically over the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Both the statements are correct
• The Peninsular region of India generally does not experience a well-defined cold season like the northern plains.
• On 22 December, the Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S), marking the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
• This causes the shortest day in the north and the longest in the southern hemisphere.
Information Booster:
• The Peninsular region’s climate is more moderate due to maritime influence.
• The Tropic of Capricorn is the southernmost latitude where the Sun shines vertically.
• The date marks the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Seasonal changes in India are largely governed by the Sun’s position and monsoonal winds.
Additional Information:
• Both statements are factually correct.
• Statements (a) and (b) together describe seasonal and geographic facts accurately.