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Geography GK · Q240

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 240

Q240

Which of the following statements with regard to the term 'great circle' is not correct?

A.
Equator is a great circle
B.
A ship can save fuel and time by following the great circle arc between two points
C.
Only one great circle can be drawn on a sphere
Answer
D.
A great circle results when a plane passes through the centre of a sphere

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Any circle that passes through two points that are opposite each other on a sphere. Many great circle can be drawn on a sphere.