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Q1Consider the following statements: The Equator is the largest circle of latitude on Earth. All other lines of latitude are smaller circles except the Equator. The Equator divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Which of the above statements are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Which of the following latitudes is known as the Tropic of Cancer?MediumSolve →Q3Q₃. Statement: The Arctic Circle is at approximately 66½° North latitude. Is this statement correct?MediumSolve →Q4Q₄. Consider the following statements about the Tropic of Capricorn: It is located at 23½° S. It marks the southernmost point where the Sun can be directly overhead. It passes through India. Which of the above are correct?MediumSolve →Q5Q₅. The latitude that divides the Earth into two equal halves is:MediumSolve →Q6Q₆. Which latitude is called the Antarctic Circle?MediumSolve →Q7Q₇. Which one of the following zones lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?MediumSolve →Q8Q₈. Statement: The Polar Regions experience continuous daylight for about six months. Is this due to the tilt of Earth’s axis and latitudinal position?MediumSolve →Q9Q₉. Which country does NOT lie on the Equator?MediumSolve →Q10Q₁₀. (PYQ UPSC Prelims) Consider the following latitudinal zones: Torrid Zone Temperate Zone Frigid Zone Arrange them in order from Equator to Pole:MediumSolve →
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