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Geography GK · Q24

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 24

Q24

The longest circle which can be drawn on the earth's surface passes through ________

A.
Equator
Answer
B.
Tropic of Cancer
C.
Arctic Circle
D.
Tropic of Capricorn

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
As you move from the equator towards the poles, the latitude increases (up to 90°). The further you go from the equator in any direction, the difference between the duration of the day and night in different times of the year will be bigger.