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UPSC Prelims 2008 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which of the following cities is nearest to the equator?
- (a) Colombo
- (b) Jakarta
- (c) Manila
- (d) Singapore
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Answer: (d) Singapore
Singapore is about 1.3°N — the nearest.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Colombo is about 7°N.
(b) Jakarta is about 6°S.
(c) Manila is about 14.5°N.
The trap
Jakarta is south of the equator but still ~6° away.
🔒 Capitals almost on the equator: Quito, Kampala, Singapore, Libreville.
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