World Geography UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

Which of the following countries are located on the Equator?
1. Brunei 2. Columbia
3. Kenya 4. Venezuela
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Coces:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 2 and 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 and 3”.

Equator passes through Columbia and Kenya.

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