Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Axis of Earth’s magnetic field is inclined at 23 and a half degree to the geographic axis of Earth.
  2. Earth’s magnetic pole in the northern hemisphere is located on a peninsula in Northern Canada.
  3. Earth's magnetic equator passes through Thumba in South India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 2 only

  4. 3 only
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Earth's magnetic field is inclined between —90o to 90o. In the northern hemisphere, it points downwards and upwards in the southern hemisphere.

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