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1: The Equator does not pass through which of the following countries? ( UP PCS-2020)

1) Gabon

2) Somalia

3) Equatorial Guinea

4) Rwanda

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

Answer:

a) 1 and 4

b) 2 and 4

c) 2 and 3

d) 3 and 4

2. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of the following countries?

1) UAE

2) China

3) Taiwan

4) Vietnam

3. The Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through which of the following countries?

1) Namibia

2 Botswana

3) South Africa

4) Zimbabwe

Equator Line( 0 degree latitude)

In South America:

Africa:

Asia:

Tropic of Cancer( 23.5 degrees North Latitude):

North America:

Africa:

Asia:

Tropic of Capricorn( 23.5 degrees south latitude):

South America:

Africa:

Australia

French Polynesia

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