The shortest distance between two places measured along the surface of the earth

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The shortest distance between two places measured along the surface of the earth, is

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A . Length of the equator between their longitudes

B . Length of the parallel between their longitudes

C . Length of the arc of the great circle passing through them

D . None of these

Answer: Option C

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