Which one of the following is the longest Latitude ?
[amp_mcq option1=”90 degree Latitude” option2=”23.5 degree Latitude” option3=”0.0 degree Latitude” option4=”66.5 degree Latitude” correct=”option3″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2021
The correct answer is 0.0 degree Latitude.
Latitudes are imaginary circles parallel to the equator. The equator (0 degrees latitude) is the largest circle of latitude. As the latitude increases towards the poles (90 degrees North or South), the circumference of the parallel of latitude decreases, becoming a point at the poles.