Which one among the following State capitals is closest to the Equator

Which one among the following State capitals is closest to the Equator ?

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Hyderabad

Bhubaneswar

Panaji

Mumbai

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2023

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Panaji is the State capital closest to the Equator.

The Equator is located at 0 degrees latitude. To find the closest state capital, we need to compare their latitudes. All the given capitals are in the Northern Hemisphere.
– Hyderabad (Telangana): approximately 17.4° N
– Bhubaneswar (Odisha): approximately 20.3° N
– Panaji (Goa): approximately 15.3° N
– Mumbai (Maharashtra): approximately 19.1° N
Comparing the absolute values of the latitudes, Panaji (15.3° N) has the lowest latitude among the given options, making it the closest to the Equator.

Cities closer to the Equator generally experience higher average temperatures and less variation in daylight hours throughout the year compared to cities further north or south. The southern tip of India is closer to the Equator than any of these capitals.

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