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Question : Which of the following pairs is correct?

Option 1: 23.5o South - Tropic of Cancer

Option 2: 23.5o South - Tropic of Capricorn

Option 3: 23.5o North - Tropic of Capricorn

Option 4: 66o North - Antarctic Circle


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Correct Answer: 23.5 o South - Tropic of Capricorn


Solution : The correct answer is 23.5 o South - Tropic of Capricorn.

23.5 o South latitude is known as the Tropic of Capricorn, which passes through South America, Africa, and the Australian continent. 23.5 o North latitude is known as the Tropic of Cancer, and 0 degrees latitude is known as the equator. This division is based on the fact that the sun's rays fall directly upon Earth between 23.5 o North, and 23.5 o South latitudes only. Beyond that, slanted rays of sunlight fall on Earth, which is the major reason behind the temperate seasons on Earth.

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