Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET October 2020 Political Science
The equator passes through which among the following countries of Africa? Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- 1. Gabon
- 2. Kenya
- 3. Somalia
- 4. South Sudan
- 5. Nigeria
A1, 3, 4 and 5
B1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
C1, 2 and 5
D2, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3 — The equator passes through Gabon, Kenya and Somalia.
Explanation
★The equator passes through Gabon, Kenya and Somalia.
★Gabon lies on the equator in Central Africa.
★Kenya is crossed by the equator in East Africa.
★The southern part of Somalia also lies on the equator.
★South Sudan and Nigeria both lie north of the equator.
★So the correct set is Gabon, Kenya and Somalia.
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