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Q6
(CDS-II/2023)
Geography › Maps & Locations › Geographical lines and coordinates
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Which one among the following State capitals is closest to the Equator?
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Explanation
To determine which state capital is closest to the Equator, we must compare their latitudes. The Equator is at 0° latitude, and the value increases as one moves north. Based on geographic coordinates, Panaji (Goa) is located at approximately 15°29' N. Hyderabad (Telangana) is further north at approximately 17°22' N [1]. Mumbai (Maharashtra) is situated at approximately 19°04' N, and Bhubaneswar (Odisha) is located at approximately 20°16' N [1]. Since Panaji has the lowest numerical latitude among the given options, it is the southernmost city and therefore the closest to the Equator. Understanding that India's mainland extends from 8°4' N to 37°6' N helps contextualize these positions.
Sources
- [1] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 35: TABLES > TERRITORY OF INDIA > p. 506
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