Question

Which of the following latitudes pass through Africa? \[ \begin{aligned} \text{(i)}\;& 0^\circ \text{ latitude} \text{(ii)}\;& 23\frac{1}{2}^\circ \text{ North latitude} \text{(iii)}\;& 66\frac{1}{2}^\circ \text{ North latitude} \text{(iv)}\;& 23\frac{1}{2}^\circ \text{ South latitude} \end{aligned} \]

• A. Only (i) and (ii)
• B. Only (ii) and (iii)
• C. Only (i), (ii) and (iv)
• D. Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

Hint:

Africa is crossed by:
• Equator (\(0^\circ\))
• Tropic of Cancer (\(23\frac12^\circ\) N)
• Tropic of Capricorn (\(23\frac12^\circ\) S) No Polar Circle passes through Africa.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Africa is the only continent through which the Equator, the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn pass.

Step 1: Identify the latitudes passing through Africa.

• \(0^\circ\) latitude (Equator) \checkmark
• \(23\frac12^\circ\) North (Tropic of Cancer) \checkmark
• \(23\frac12^\circ\) South (Tropic of Capricorn) \checkmark
• \(66\frac12^\circ\) North (Arctic Circle) $\times$

Step 2: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct combination is \[ \boxed{\text{Only (i), (ii) and (iv).}} \]