Question

UPSC Prelims 2018 Question:

Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?

1. Bengaluru
2. Hyderabad
3. Nagpur
4. Pune

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: Bengaluru

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

The latitude of New Delhi, Delhi is 28.6, and the longitude is 77.
The latitude of Bengaluru, Karnataka is 12.9, and the longitude is 77. Delhi and Bengaluru are located almost on the same longitude.

The latitude of Hyderabad, Telangana is 17.3 and the longitude is 78.4.
The latitude of Nagpur, Maharashtra is 21.1 and the longitude is 79.
The latitude of Pune, Maharashtra, is 18.5 and the longitude is 73.8.

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: Geography | Mapping

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