GS PrelimsGeography (Indian physical environment)India - Location2018

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

A

Bengaluru

B

Hyderabad

C

Nagpur

D

Pune

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The question asks which of the given cities lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi. 2. The approximate longitude of Delhi is 77.2° East. 3. Approximate longitudes of the option cities are: - Bengaluru: 77.6° East - Hyderabad: 78.5° East - Nagpur: 79.1° East - Pune: 73.9° East 4. Comparing the differences in longitude with Delhi (77.2° E): - Bengaluru: |77.6 - 77.2| = 0.4° - Hyderabad: |78.5 - 77.2| = 1.3° - Nagpur: |79.1 - 77.2| = 1.9° - Pune: |73.9 - 77.2| = 3.3° 5. Bengaluru has the smallest difference in longitude, making it the city among the options that lies closest to the longitude of Delhi.

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