Through which one of the following continents, do the equator, the tro

Through which one of the following continents, do the equator, the tropic of cancer and the tropic of capricom pass through ?

Africa
South America
North America
Australia
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UPSC CAPF – 2009
Africa is the only continent through which the Equator, the Tropic of Cancer, and the Tropic of Capricorn pass.
The Equator passes through the central part of Africa. The Tropic of Cancer lies to the north of the Equator, crossing North Africa. The Tropic of Capricorn lies to the south, crossing Southern Africa.
South America is crossed by the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn. North America is crossed by the Tropic of Cancer. Australia is crossed by the Tropic of Capricorn. Asia is crossed by the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer. Europe is not crossed by any of these lines.
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