Which one among the following State capitals is closest to the Equator?
- A. Hyderabad
- B. Bhubaneswar
- C. Panaji ✓
- D. Mumbai
Correct Answer: C. Panaji
Explanation
Panaji, the capital of Goa, is located at a latitude of approximately 15.4^\circ\text{ N}, making it closer to the Equator than Hyderabad (17.3^\circ\text{ N}), Mumbai (19.0^\circ\text{ N}), and Bhubaneswar (20.2^\circ\text{ N}).
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