The phrase “Spring Forward - Fall Back” is used for which of the following?

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JKSSB SI Official Paper (Held On: 11 Dec 2022 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Daylight Saving Time.

Key Points

The phrase “Spring Forward – Fall Back” is used to remember how clocks are adjusted during Daylight Saving Time (DST).
In spring, clocks are set forward by one hour to make better use of daylight in the evenings.
In fall (autumn), clocks are set back by one hour to return to standard time.
This practice is mainly followed in countries with seasonal changes in daylight, like the USA and parts of Europe.

Additional Information

Summer Season

This refers to the warmer part of the year, typically from March to June in India.
It has no direct relation to the clock adjustment mentioned in "Spring Forward – Fall Back."

Winter Season

The cold season of the year, usually from November to February.
While DST ends in the fall (just before winter), the phrase specifically refers to clock changes, not the season itself.

Seasonal Reversal of Wind

This refers to phenomena like the Monsoon winds, where wind direction changes seasonally due to land-sea temperature contrast.
It is related to climate and atmospheric pressure systems, not time or clocks.