Latitude Longitude Parallel Meridians MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Latitude Longitude Parallel Meridians - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is 21st March and 23rd September.

Key Points

• Equinox is either of the two moments in the year when the Sun is exactly above the equator and day and night are of equal length.
• It is the moment at which the centre of the visible Sun is directly above the equator. 
• The vernal equinox happens on 21st March which marks the start of Spring.
• Autumnal Equinox takes place on 23rd September, marking the start of the autumn season. 

 Thus, we can say that Equinox in India happen on 21st March and 23rd September.

The correct answer is Uruguay.

Key Points

• Total ten countries are located on the Tropic of Capricorn. They are spread over three continents. Out of the ten countries located on the Tropic of Capricorn, five are African countries.
• They are Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay are South American countries located on the Tropic of Capricorn.
• In addition to five African countries and four South American countries, Australia is also located on the Tropic of Capricorn. Hence option 4 is correct.

Important Points

• EQUATOR/ TROPIC OF CANCER/ TROPIC OF CAPRICORN PASSES THROUGH COUNTRIES
• Tropic of Capricorn( 23.5 degrees south latitude):
• South America:
  • Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
• Africa:
  • Nambia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Madagascar.
• Australia
  • French Polynesia

Additional Information 

• Equator Line( 0 degree latitude)
• In South America
  • Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil.
• Africa
  • Sao tome and Principle, Gabon, Republic of Congo, The Democratic Republic of Cango, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia.
• Asia
  • Maldives, Indonesia, and Kiribati.
• Tropic of Cancer( 23.5 degrees North Latitude)
• North America
  • Mexico, and the Bahamas.
• Africa:
  • Mauritania, Western Sahara, Mali, Algeria, Niger, Libya, and Egypt.
• Asia:
  • Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, and Taiwan.

Map:

The correct answer is Bhutan.

Key Points

Greenwich Mean Time

• It is the time displayed by the Shepherd Gate Clock at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. When the sun is at its highest point exactly above the Prime Meridian, it is noon at Greenwich.
• It is not affected by Daylight Saving Time (DST) clock changes.
• The Greenwich Meridian (Prime Meridian or Longitude Zero degrees) is the reference point for every Time Zone in the world.
• Every 15° longitude represents one hour's difference in time: (24 x 15 = 360, the degrees of a circle).
• You can work out the time at every location on earth if you know how many degrees it is east or west of Greenwich.
• Greenwich Mean Time of Bhutan is 6 hours and 0 minutes ahead. Hence, Option 4 is correct.

Additional Information

• The Indian Government has accep­ted the meridian of 82.5° east for the standard time which is 5 hours 30 mins, ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
• Greenwich Mean Time of Nepal is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead.
• Greenwich Mean Time of Srilanka is the same as India is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead.

The correct answer is ​Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia.

Key Points

• The Equator is a line that is notionally drawn on the earth which is equidistant from the poles and divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constitutes the parallel of latitude 0 degrees.
• The equator passes through 3 Continents, 3 Water bodies, and 13 Countries.
• The three continents through which the equator passes are as follows:
  • Africa
  • South America
  • Asia.

• The three Water bodies through which the equator passes are as follows:
  • Indian Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • The Pacific Ocean.

The correct answer is Rann of Kuchchh in the west to Mizoram in the east.

Key Points

• The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line located at 23.5° North latitude that marks the northernmost point where the Sun can appear directly overhead.
• In India, the Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
• From west to east, the Tropic of Cancer enters India through the Rann of Kuchchh in Gujarat and exits through Mizoram.
• This line is significant for climate studies as it divides India into two distinct climatic zones: the tropical zone in the south and the subtropical zone in the north.
• The Tropic of Cancer plays a crucial role in determining the seasonal variations and intensity of sunlight received in these regions.

Additional Information

• Tropic of Cancer:
  • It is one of the five major circles of latitude used in mapping and is located at 23°26′11.4″ North (approx. 23.5° North).
  • The Tropic of Cancer passes through 16 countries globally, including India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Egypt.
• Climatic Zones in India:
  • The regions south of the Tropic of Cancer experience a tropical climate, characterized by high temperatures and significant rainfall.
  • Regions north of the Tropic of Cancer experience a subtropical climate, with relatively lower temperatures and more defined seasons.
• Significance of Tropic of Cancer:
  • The Tropic of Cancer is essential for understanding the Earth’s axial tilt and its impact on the distribution of solar energy.
  • It also influences the agricultural patterns, cropping seasons, and vegetation types in India.
• Geographical Highlights of Mizoram:
  • Mizoram, located in the northeast of India, is the last Indian state through which the Tropic of Cancer passes.
  • The state has a hilly terrain and is known for its dense forests and biodiversity.

The correct answer is 82°30’E.

• 82°30’E meridian or longitude is also termed as the Standard Meridian of India.
• The standard meridian of India is east of the Greenwich Meridian.
• Indian Standard time has a time offset of UTC+05:30.
• Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich.

Important Points

Standard Meridian of India passes through:

• Uttar Pradesh
• Madhya Pradesh
• Chhattisgarh
• Orissa
• Andhra Pradesh

The correct answer is Uruguay.

Key Points

• Total ten countries are located on the Tropic of Capricorn. They are spread over three continents. Out of the ten countries located on the Tropic of Capricorn, five are African countries.
• They are Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay are South American countries located on the Tropic of Capricorn.
• In addition to five African countries and four South American countries, Australia is also located on the Tropic of Capricorn. Hence option 4 is correct.

Important Points

• EQUATOR/ TROPIC OF CANCER/ TROPIC OF CAPRICORN PASSES THROUGH COUNTRIES
• Tropic of Capricorn( 23.5 degrees south latitude):
• South America:
  • Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
• Africa:
  • Nambia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Madagascar.
• Australia
  • French Polynesia

Additional Information 

• Equator Line( 0 degree latitude)
• In South America
  • Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil.
• Africa
  • Sao tome and Principle, Gabon, Republic of Congo, The Democratic Republic of Cango, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia.
• Asia
  • Maldives, Indonesia, and Kiribati.
• Tropic of Cancer( 23.5 degrees North Latitude)
• North America
  • Mexico, and the Bahamas.
• Africa:
  • Mauritania, Western Sahara, Mali, Algeria, Niger, Libya, and Egypt.
• Asia:
  • Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, and Taiwan.

Map:

The correct answer is Ten Degree Channel.

Key Points 

• Andamans are separated from Nicobar by a 10-degree channel (10-degree latitude).
• The Gulf of Mannar is a shallow bay, part of the Laccadive Sea in the Indian Ocean.
• A chain of low islands and reefs known as Adam’s Bridge, also called Ramsethu, which includes Mannar Island, separates the Gulf of Mannar from Palk Strait, which lies to the north between India and Sri Lanka.
• Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
• South Andaman and Little Andaman are separated by Duncan Passage.
• 8 Degree Channel (8 degrees north latitude) separates islands of Minicoy and Maldives.
• 9 Degree Channel (9 degrees north latitude) separates the island of Minicoy from the main Lakshadweep archipelago.

Additional Information

• The Grand Channel is between the Great Nicobar Islands and the Sumatra islands of Indonesia.
• The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are also known as the Emerald Islands.
• The Coco Strait is between the North Andaman Islands and the Coco Islands of Myanmar.
• The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means 'a hundred thousand islands'.

The correct answer is Africa.

• Longitude and Latitude- Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines and are used to define any location on earth. Latitude is the angular distance of a point on the surface, from the central part of the Earth. While lines joining the North Pole to the South Pole are called longitude lines earth is divided into a total of 360 longitude lines. Longitude and latitude both measure in degrees.

    Important lines of Latitude-

1. Equator-Equator represents the zero degrees latitude line it is an imaginary line running on the globe divides it into two equal parts. The northern half of the earth is known as the Northern Hemisphere and the southern half is known as the Southern Hemisphere The Equator passes through South America, Asia, and Africa.
2. Tropic of Cancer- It is a line of latitude 23½° N in the Northern Hemisphere. It passes through Africa, Asia, and North America.
3. Tropic of Capricorn- It is a line of latitude 23½° S in the Southern Hemisphere. It passes through South America, Africa, and Australia.

Hence, Africa is the only continent, in which tropic of cancer, equator, and tropic of Capricorn passes through.

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

•  Tropic of Cancer:-
  • The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line of latitude located at approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator.
  • It is one of the five major lines of latitude that mark the Earth's surface and plays a significant role in defining the Earth's climate zones.
  • The Tropic of Cancer is specifically the northernmost point where the Sun appears directly overhead at noon during the June solstice.
  • This event marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It also signifies the boundary of the tropical region and separates it from the subtropical and temperate zones.
  • The Tropic of Cancer passes through several countries, including India, Mexico, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and China, among others.
  • It does not pass through Odisha.
  • It passes through:-
    • Gujrat
    • Rajasthan
    •  Chhattisgarh
    • Madhya Pradesh
    • Jharkhand
    • West Bengal
    • Tripura
    • Mizoram

The correct answer is ​Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia.

Key Points

• The Equator is a line that is notionally drawn on the earth which is equidistant from the poles and divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constitutes the parallel of latitude 0 degrees.
• The equator passes through 3 Continents, 3 Water bodies, and 13 Countries.
• The three continents through which the equator passes are as follows:
  • Africa
  • South America
  • Asia.

• The three Water bodies through which the equator passes are as follows:
  • Indian Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • The Pacific Ocean.

The correct answer is Africa.

Key Points

• Longitude and Latitude- Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines and are used to define any location on earth.
  • Latitude is the angular distance of a point on the surface, from the central part of the Earth.
  • While lines joining the North Pole to the South Pole are called longitude lines earth is divided into a total of 360 longitude lines.
    • Longitude and latitude both measure in degrees.

Important Points

• Equator-Equator represents the zero degrees latitude line it is an imaginary line running on the globe divides it into two equal parts.
  • The northern half of the earth is known as the Northern Hemisphere and the southern half is known as the Southern Hemisphere The Equator passes through South America, Asia, and Africa.
• Tropic of Cancer- It is a line of latitude 23½° N in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • It passes through Africa, Asia, and North America.
• Tropic of Capricorn- It is a line of latitude 23½° S in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • It passes through South America, Africa, and Australia.

The correct answer is 21st March and 23rd September.

Key Points

• Equinox is either of the two moments in the year when the Sun is exactly above the equator and day and night are of equal length.
• It is the moment at which the centre of the visible Sun is directly above the equator. 
• The vernal equinox happens on 21st March which marks the start of Spring.
• Autumnal Equinox takes place on 23rd September, marking the start of the autumn season. 

 Thus, we can say that Equinox in India happen on 21st March and 23rd September.

The correct option is 23 ½° N and 23 ½° S .

Key Points

Torrid zone refers to the hottest central belt of the earth bounded by the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by a hot climate. It lies between 23 ½° North latitude and 23 ½° South latitude. It is also known as the hottest zone as it is very close to the equator and sun rays fall directly on it.

The correct answer is the Equator.

Key Point

• The Equator
  • It is the longest possible latitude.  
  • It is centered at the latitude of 0 degrees which means that it is centered at the circumference of the earth.
  • The Equator is the largest parallel on the globe.
  • As the sphere is in the shape of the earth, this is the reason why the equator is the longest parallel of latitude.
  • The latitude of a place on the earth’s surface is its distance north or south of the equator.
  • It is measured along the meridian of that place at an angle from the center of the earth.
  • Lines joining places with the same latitudes are called parallels. 
  • The line drawn midway between the North Pole and the South Pole that is 0°Latitude is called the equator.
  • It is the largest circle and divides the globe into two equal halves, It is also called a great circle.

Additional Information

• The Tropic of Cancer
  • It is located 23.5 degrees north of the Equator. 
  • States through which Tropic of cancer pass: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
• Tropic of Capricorn
  • It is located at 23° S in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • It passes through Argentina, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, and Paraguay.
•  The latitude of the North Pole is 90 degrees N, and the latitude of the South Pole is 90 degrees S.
• The Arctic Circle is a parallel of latitude on the Earth at approximately 66.5 degrees north from the equator. 
• The Antarctic Circle is a parallel of latitude on the Earth at approximately 66.5 degrees south of the equator. 
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