State PCS PYQPrelims 2020

UPPCS · Question 90

The Equator does NOT pass through which of the following countries? 1. Gabon 2. Somalia 3. Equatorial Guinea 4. Rwanda Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 and 4
  2. 2 and 4
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 3 and 4
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Answer: (D) 3 and 4

Explanation

The Equator crosses Gabon and Somalia, but not mainland Equatorial Guinea (which lies about 1–2°N) or Rwanda (about 2°S). So 3 and 4.