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UPSC Prelims 2006 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass?
- (a) Brazil, Zambia and Malaysia
- (b) Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia
- (c) Brazil, Sudan and Malaysia
- (d) Venezuela, Ethiopia and Indonesia
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia
The equator crosses Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Zambia is south of the equator.
(c) Sudan and Malaysia are north of it.
(d) Venezuela and Ethiopia are north of it.
The trap
Malaysia and Singapore are just north of the equator.
🔒 Equator countries (13): Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, São Tomé, Gabon, Congo, DR Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia, Kiribati.
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