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Geography GK · Q205

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 205

Q205

Which of the following statements is true?

A.
Arctic circle, antarctic circle and equator are great circles
B.
Both equator and longitudes are great circles
Answer
C.
Both latitudes and longitudes are great circles
D.
Both equator and latitudes are great circles

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A great circle always divides the Earth in half, thus the Equator is a great circle (but no other latitudes) and all lines of longitude are great circles.