Correct Option
The correct option is Only two
Explanation
Parallels of latitude are imaginary circles running parallel to the equator. Apart from the Equator (0°), there are four significant parallels that help classify the Earth into different heat zones based on the angle of the sun's rays.
Statement-wise Analysis
- Pair 1 is Incorrect: The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23½° N in the Northern Hemisphere. The latitude 23½° S corresponds to the Tropic of Capricorn.
- Pair 2 is Incorrect: The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23½° S in the Southern Hemisphere. The latitude 23½° N corresponds to the Tropic of Cancer.
- Pair 3 is Correct: The Arctic Circle is located at 66½° N of the equator.
- Pair 4 is Correct: The Antarctic Circle is located at 66½° S of the equator.
Key Takeaway:
The designation North (N) or South (S) is critical when identifying latitudes. The Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle belong to the Northern Hemisphere, while the Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circle belong to the Southern Hemisphere.