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Q143 (IAS/2006) Geography › Maps & Locations › Geographical lines and coordinates Answer Verified

Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass?

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The Equator passes through Colombia (South America), Kenya (Africa) and Indonesia (Asia), so option 2 is correct. Authoritative lists of equatorial countries include Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia among the countries crossed by the 0° latitude line [1]. The other options mix countries that are not traversed by the Equator: Zambia, Malaysia, Sudan, Ethiopia and Venezuela are not on the Equator according to standard country lists of equatorial crossings [1]. Thus, Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia form the only correct trio among the given choices.

Sources

  1. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Countries on Equator > p. 79
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