Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2011 GS-1 World Geography
Question

The Equator passes through-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Kenya

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kenya”.
The Equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati.

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