How many latitudes are there on the globe drawn at 1 degree interval?

Correct answer: (c) 179

Explanation

On a standard globe, a total of 179 latitude lines are drawn at an interval of 1 degree, with 89 lines each towards the North Pole and South Pole respectively, and 1 Equator. The total number of longitude lines on a standard globe is 360. Latitude is the angular distance of a place north or south of the Equator, measured from the Earth’s centre.