UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·geography·general geography

Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Namibia 3. Brazil 4. Chile Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass?

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2, 3 and 4
  3. C1, 2 and 3
  4. D1, 2, 3 and 4Correct

Explanation

The Tropic of Capricorn is the circle of latitude that is approximately 23.5 degrees south of the Equator. It passes through several countries across three continents. In South America, it passes through Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. This makes both Brazil and Chile correct. In Africa, it passes through Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Madagascar. This makes Namibia correct. In the Oceania region, it passes through Australia. This makes Australia correct. Since the Tropic of Capricorn passes through all four countries listed in the question, option D is the correct answer.
geography: Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Namibia 3. Brazil 4. Chile Through which of the above does the Tropic
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