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Q · LatitudeMedium · 45s
Q₁₅. Which of the following lines is an example of a Great Circle?
TopicLatitude
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Among lines of latitude, only the Equator is a Great Circle.
Final Answer: Option B — Equator