Which one of the following countries is NOT located on the Tropic of Capricorn?

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Q: 59 (CDS-II/2020)

Which one of the following countries is NOT located on the Tropic of Capricorn?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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0,9,7,2,2,3,9

The Tropic of Capricorn is an imaginary line located at approximately 23.5 degrees south of the Equator. It marks the southern boundary of the tropics.

Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay are all countries located in South America. Chile, which is option 1, is the longest country in South America, stretching from the Andes Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. It is situated mainly in the Southern Hemisphere and crosses the Tropic of Capricorn at around 24 degrees south latitude.

Brazil, option 2, is the largest country in South America. It covers a vast area and spans both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. A significant portion of Brazil lies below the Tropic of Capricorn, making it located on the Tropic of Capricorn.

Paraguay, option 3, is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. Paraguay is also located below the Tropic of Capricorn, making it situated on the Tropic of Capricorn.

Uruguay, option 4, is a small country located between Brazil and Argentina. It is situated entirely below the Tropic of Capricorn, making it NOT located on the Tropic of Cap