Previous Year Question
Which of the following countries are located on the Equator?
Brunei
Columbia
Kenya
Venezuela
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 and 4
1 and 4
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The Equator is the imaginary line at 0° latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. It passes through several regions of South America, Africa and the Asia-Pacific.
In Colombia, the Equator passes through the southern part of the country. Along with Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil are also crossed by the Equator in South America.
In Kenya, the Equator passes through the central part of the country. In Africa, the Equator passes through countries such as Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In contrast, Brunei lies north of the Equator on the island of Borneo, while Venezuela also lies north of the Equator. Therefore, neither is correct in this question.
Hence, among the given countries, those crossed by the Equator are 2. Colombia and 3. Kenya, and the correct answer is (b).