The equator does NOT pass through which of the following Countries?1.Gabon2.Somalia3.Equatorial Guinea4.RawandaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. A

   1 and 4

   (a) 1 and 4. Gabon is crossed by the equator, so 1 cannot join the ‘does NOT pass’ pair even though Rwanda (4) is missed.

2. B

   2 and 4

   (b) 2 and 4. Somalia is crossed by the equator in the south, so 2 is not a miss.

3. C

   2 and 3

   (c) 2 and 3. Somalia does have the equator; pairing it with Equatorial Guinea is therefore wrong even though Equatorial Guinea is a genuine miss.

4. D

   3 and 4

   (d) 3 and 4. The equator does not pass through Equatorial Guinea (despite the name; the islands and mainland lie north) nor through Rwanda. Gabon and Somalia are crossed. That pair is the official key.

Summary. Official key is (d). The equator misses Equatorial Guinea and Rwanda. It does pass through Gabon and Somalia.