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Question (11)

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Which pair of coordinates is needed to locate a place accurately on Earth?

(A) Distance and direction
(B) Latitude and longitude
(C) Scale and symbols
(D) Height and temperature

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Latitude and longitude together locate any place on Earth.

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Question (12)

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If it is 12 noon at Greenwich, what will be the local time at 45°E longitude?

(A) 9 AM
(B) 12 noon
(C) 3 PM
(D) 6 PM

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

45°E means 3 hours ahead of Greenwich time.

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Question (13)

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Why is a globe considered a better representation of Earth than a flat map?

(A) It shows only countries
(B) Earth is spherical in shape
(C) It uses more colours
(D) It has more symbols

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A globe represents the spherical shape of Earth more accurately.

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Question (14)

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If a person travels westward from the Prime Meridian, the longitude is written with:

(A) E
(B) N
(C) W
(D) S

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Longitudes west of the Prime Meridian are marked with W.

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Question (15)

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India’s approximate latitudinal extent is:

(A) 8°N to 37°N
(B) 0° to 90°N
(C) 68°E to 97°E
(D) 15°N to 45°N

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

India extends approximately from 8°N to 37°N latitude.

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Question (16)

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Two cities have a longitude difference of 60°. Their local time difference will be:

(A) 2 hours
(B) 3 hours
(C) 4 hours
(D) 6 hours

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Time difference = 60 ÷ 15 = 4 hours.

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Question (17)

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Why are symbols used in maps?

(A) To increase map size
(B) To show many details in limited space
(C) To show only directions
(D) To replace scale

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Symbols represent many features in a small space on maps.

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Question (18)

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If it is 10 AM at 30°W longitude, what will be the time at 0° longitude?

(A) 8 AM
(B) 10 AM
(C) 12 noon
(D) 2 PM

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Moving from 30°W to 0° adds 2 hours, so time becomes 12 noon.

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Question (19)

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The International Date Line is approximately located at:

(A) 0° longitude
(B) 90° longitude
(C) 180° longitude
(D) 360° longitude

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The International Date Line lies approximately at 180° longitude.

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Question (20)

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A traveller crosses the International Date Line while moving eastward. What change will occur?

(A) Date increases by one day
(B) Date decreases by one day
(C) Time becomes zero
(D) Longitude becomes zero

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

When crossing the International Date Line eastward, one day is subtracted.

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Question (11)

Which pair of coordinates is needed to locate a place accurately on Earth?

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Question (12)

If it is 12 noon at Greenwich, what will be the local time at 45°E longitude?

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Question (13)

Why is a globe considered a better representation of Earth than a flat map?

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Question (14)

If a person travels westward from the Prime Meridian, the longitude is written with:

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Question (15)

India’s approximate latitudinal extent is:

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Question (16)

Two cities have a longitude difference of 60°. Their local time difference will be:

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Question (17)

Why are symbols used in maps?

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Question (18)

If it is 10 AM at 30°W longitude, what will be the time at 0° longitude?

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Question (19)

The International Date Line is approximately located at:

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Question (20)

A traveller crosses the International Date Line while moving eastward. What change will occur?

Explanation:

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