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Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The axis of the Earth’s magnetic field is inclined at to the geographic axis of the Earth.
2. The 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 statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) 1, 2, and 3
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) 1 and 2 only

Correct Answer - Option(B)
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The angle at which the magnetic field lines intersect the surface of the earth. This angle ranges from 0 degrees at the equator to 90 degrees at the poles. Intensity: The magnetic field also varies in strength over the earth’s surface. It is strongest at the poles and weakest at the equator.

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