Question
Among the following cities, which one lies on a
longitude closest to that of Delhi?Solution
Longitude is measured by imaginary lines that run around the Earth vertically (up and down) and meet at the North and South Poles. These lines are known as meridians. They are used to define the East-West position of a location on the planet. Longitude of Delhi- 77.1025° E Longitude of Bengaluru- 77.5946°E Longitude of Hyderabad- 78.4867° E Longitude of Nagpur- 79.0882° E Longitude of Pune- 73.8567° E
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1. Lushai Hills
2. Manipur Hills
3. Patkai Bum
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