Question

Which of the following latitudes pass through Africa? \[ \begin{aligned} \text{(i)}\;& 0^\circ \text{ latitude} \text{(ii)}\;& 23\frac{1}{2}^\circ \text{ North latitude} \text{(iii)}\;& 66\frac{1}{2}^\circ \text{ North latitude} \text{(iv)}\;& 23\frac{1}{2}^\circ \text{ South latitude} \end{aligned} \]

• A. Only (i) and (ii)
• B. Only (ii) and (iii)
• C. Only (i), (ii) and (iv)
• D. Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

Hint:

Africa is crossed by:
• Equator (\(0^\circ\))
• Tropic of Cancer (\(23\frac12^\circ\) N)
• Tropic of Capricorn (\(23\frac12^\circ\) S) No Polar Circle passes through Africa.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C