Consider the following statements:

1. The axis of the Earth’s magnetic field is inclined at 23° 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. The Earth’s magnetic equator passes through Thumba in South India.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2 and 3
3. 2 only
4. 3 only

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• Statement 1 is incorrect because the angle between the Earth’s magnetic axis and geographic axis is about 11° (not 23°). Statement 2 is correct as the North Magnetic Pole lies in the Canadian Arctic region (near northern Canada). Statement 3 is also correct because the magnetic equator passes near Thumba in Kerala, South India, which is known for geomagnetic studies.

Answer: (b) 2 and 3