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GeographyMediumAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2019, GK

Which among the following countries of South America does the Tropic of Capricorn not pass through?

  1. A.Chile
  2. B.Bolivia
  3. C.Paraguay
  4. D.Brazil

Correct answer

B. Bolivia

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Bolivia. The Tropic of Capricorn, at about 23.4° South, runs just south of Bolivia's southern border and does not enter the country.

In South America the Tropic of Capricorn crosses four countries, from west to east: Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. It passes through the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, the far north of Argentina, the Gran Chaco region of Paraguay, and southern Brazil close to São Paulo before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Bolivia lies to the north of the line, entirely within the tropics, and is also one of the two landlocked countries of the continent along with Paraguay.

Option A is wrong because the tropic crosses northern Chile near Antofagasta. Option C is wrong because it passes through central Paraguay. Option D is wrong because it crosses southern Brazil near São Paulo.

Exam tip: Tropic of Capricorn in South America = Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil; Bolivia lies just north of it.

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Q2.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Himalayan rivers have their origin in the snow-covered areas, hence are dry in winter season. 2. Rivers of the Peninsular Plateau have reached maturity. 3. Himalayan rivers depict all the three stages of normal cycle of erosion. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.2 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: C. 2 and 3 only

Himalayan rivers are perennial, so statement 1 is wrong, while statements 2 and 3 are correct. Himalayan rivers such as the Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra rise from glaciers and snowfields and also get monsoon rain, so they flow all year round, including in winter.

Q3.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following statements related to latitude are true? 1. Rainfall, temperature and vegetation vary with latitude. 2. The difference between the longest day and the shortest day increases with latitude. 3. Indira Point is located approximately at 6°45' N latitude. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

All three statements about latitude are true. Latitude decides how directly the Sun's rays strike a place, so temperature, rainfall and the type of vegetation change from the equator towards the poles, from hot, wet rainforests to cold tundra.

Q4.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following lakes is/are situated in Ladakh? 1. Tso Kar 2. Pangong Tso 3. Tsomgo 4. Tso Moriri Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1, 2 and 4
  4. D.2 and 4 only
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Correct answer: C. 1, 2 and 4

Tso Kar, Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri are high-altitude lakes of Ladakh, while Tsomgo lies in Sikkim. Pangong Tso, at about 4,350 metres, is a long, narrow lake that stretches from Ladakh into Tibet, and most of its length lies on the Chinese side.