Question
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Which of the following statements about Africa is correct ?
1
A large part of Africa lies in the Southern Hemisphere.
2
It is the only continent through which the Tropic of Cancer, Equator and Tropic of Capricorn pass.
3
Gobi desert is located in this continent.
4
It is separated from Asia by Ural mountains on the west.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Fundamentals of Geography: Earth & Its Systems
Topic: Earth's Motions, Globe, Latitudes & Longitudes
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation
Option 2 is the correct answer: "It is the only continent through which the Tropic of Cancer, Equator, and Tropic of Capricorn pass." This statement is accurate because Africa is uniquely positioned such that all three major lines of latitude—the Tropic of Cancer, the Equator, and the Tropic of Capricorn—cross the continent. This geographical feature is distinctive to Africa, making it the only continent with this characteristic. Explanation for why…Read More
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