{"id":13438,"date":"2025-10-01T07:05:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T06:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/?p=13438"},"modified":"2026-02-14T08:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T08:01:47","slug":"latitude-and-longitude-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/latitude-and-longitude-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"Latitude And Longitude\u00a0Top 100 MCQs With Answer and Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">1. Latitude is the angular distance of a place measured in degrees _____________.<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) East or West of the Prime Meridian<br>B) North or South of the Equator<br>C) From the poles only<br>D) From the Greenwich Observatory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Latitude is measured from the equator (0\u00b0) up to 90\u00b0 north or south.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">2. The Equator represents<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 0\u00b0 Longitude<br>B) 0\u00b0 Latitude<br>C) 23\u00bd\u00b0 N Latitude<br>D) 66\u00bd\u00b0 S Latitude<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The equator is the reference line for measuring latitudes.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">3. The maximum value of latitude is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 90\u00b0<br>B) 180\u00b0<br>C) 45\u00b0<br>D) 360\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Latitude ranges from 0\u00b0 at the equator to 90\u00b0 N or S at the poles.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>4. Lines of latitude are also known as<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br><\/mark>A) Meridians<br>B) Parallels<br>C) Tropics<br>D) Equinoxes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Latitude lines are parallel to each other and to the equator.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">5. The Tropic of Cancer lies at<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 0\u00b0<br>B) 23\u00bd\u00b0 N<br>C) 23\u00bd\u00b0 S<br>D) 66\u00bd\u00b0 N<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Tropic of Cancer marks the northern limit of the sun\u2019s overhead position.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">6. The Tropic of Capricorn lies at<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 23\u00bd\u00b0 N<br>B) 23\u00bd\u00b0 S<br>C) 66\u00bd\u00b0 N<br>D) 90\u00b0 S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It marks the southernmost limit of the sun\u2019s overhead position.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>7. The Arctic Circle is located at<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br><\/mark>A) 23\u00bd\u00b0 N<br>B) 66\u00bd\u00b0 N<br>C) 90\u00b0 N<br>D) 45\u00b0 N<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Beyond this latitude, polar day\/night phenomena occur.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">8. The Antarctic Circle is located at<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 23\u00bd\u00b0 S<br>B) 66\u00bd\u00b0 S<br>C) 90\u00b0 S<br>D) 45\u00b0 S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It is the southern counterpart of the Arctic Circle.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">9. The North Pole has a latitude of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 90\u00b0 N<br>B) 0\u00b0<br>C) 180\u00b0<br>D) 90\u00b0 S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The extreme north of the Earth is at 90\u00b0 N latitude.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">10. The South Pole has a latitude of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 90\u00b0 N<br>B) 0\u00b0<br>C) 90\u00b0 S<br>D) 180\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The extreme south of the Earth is at 90\u00b0 S latitude.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">11. The latitude that divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Tropic of Cancer<br>B) Tropic of Capricorn<br>C) Equator<br>D) Prime Meridian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Equator (0\u00b0) divides Earth into two hemispheres.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">12. The latitudinal extent of India is between<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 8\u00b04\u2032 N and 37\u00b06\u2032 N<br>B) 6\u00b04\u2032 N and 40\u00b06\u2032 N<br>C) 0\u00b0 and 45\u00b0 N<br>D) 10\u00b0 N and 40\u00b0 N<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  India stretches across these latitudes.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">13. The sun is overhead at the Equator<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Only once a year<br>B) Twice a year<br>C) Never<br>D) Throughout the year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   During the Equinoxes (March 21 and September 23).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">14. The sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer on<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) March 21<br>B) June 21<br>C) September 23<br>D) December 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>15. The sun is overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn on<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/strong><\/mark>A) December 22<br>B) June 21<br>C) March 21<br>D) September 23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">16. Areas between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn are called<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Temperate Zone<br>B) Torrid Zone<br>C) Frigid Zone<br>D) Arctic Zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  This zone receives vertical rays of the sun.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">17. Areas between 23\u00bd\u00b0 and 66\u00bd\u00b0 latitude are called<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Torrid Zone<br>B) Temperate Zone<br>C) Frigid Zone<br>D) Polar Region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Lies between tropics and polar circles.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">18. Areas beyond Arctic and Antarctic Circles are called<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Torrid Zone<br>B) Temperate Zone<br>C) Frigid Zone<br>D) Equatorial Zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They receive slanting rays and are cold.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">19. Latitude directly affects<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Time zones<br>B) Temperature and climate<br>C) International Date Line<br>D) Ocean currents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Higher latitudes are colder due to slanting rays.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">20. The equatorial region is hot because<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) It is close to the sun<br>B) It receives vertical rays throughout the year<br>C) It has deserts<br>D) It has no oceans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Sunlight is concentrated at the equator.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">21. Which of the following are important parallels of latitude?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Equator, Tropics, Polar Circles<br>B) Equator only<br>C) Prime Meridian<br>D) Greenwich only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  These define the heat zones of the Earth.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">22. The latitude that passes through India is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Equator<br>B) Tropic of Cancer<br>C) Tropic of Capricorn<br>D) Arctic Circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   It passes through 8 Indian states.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">23. Which state in India is closest to the Equator?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kerala<br>B) Tamil Nadu<br>C) Andhra Pradesh<br>D) Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Its southern tip (Kanyakumari) is nearest to the equator.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">24. Which state in India is closest to the Tropic of Cancer?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kerala<br>B) Rajasthan<br>C) Gujarat<br>D) Tripura<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Udaipur in Tripura is very close to the Tropic of Cancer.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>25. Which Indian city is almost on the Tropic of Cancer?<br><\/strong><\/mark>A) Jaipur<br>B) Bhopal<br>C) Ranchi<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Tropic of Cancer passes near Jaipur, Bhopal, and Ranchi.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">26. Longitude is the angular distance measured in degrees<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) North or South of the Equator<br>B) East or West of the Prime Meridian<br>C) From the Tropic of Cancer<br>D) From the Arctic Circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Longitude is measured from 0\u00b0 (Prime Meridian) up to 180\u00b0 East or West.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">27. The maximum value of longitude is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 90\u00b0<br>B) 180\u00b0<br>C) 360\u00b0<br>D) 270\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Longitude ranges from 0\u00b0 at Greenwich up to 180\u00b0 east and west.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">28. Lines of longitude are also called<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Meridians<br>B) Parallels<br>C) Tropics<br>D) Circles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Longitudes are also known as meridians, converging at the poles.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">29. The line of 0\u00b0 longitude is called<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Equator<br>B) Prime Meridian<br>C) Tropic of Cancer<br>D) International Date Line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   It passes through Greenwich, London, and is the reference line for time.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">30. The Prime Meridian passes through<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Paris<br>B) Rome<br>C) Greenwich, London<br>D) New York<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It was internationally accepted in 1884.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">31. The 180\u00b0 meridian is also known as<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Equator<br>B) Tropic of Capricorn<br>C) International Date Line (IDL)<br>D) Prime Meridian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Located opposite to the Prime Meridian, with some deviations to avoid dividing countries.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">32. The International Date Line passes mainly through<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Atlantic Ocean<br>B) Pacific Ocean<br>C) Indian Ocean<br>D) Arctic Ocean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It zigzags through the Pacific to avoid splitting land areas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">33. Crossing the International Date Line from east to west, the calendar<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Advances by one day<br>B) Goes back by one day<br>C) Remains the same<br>D) Becomes uncertain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  You gain a day when moving east to west across the IDL.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">34. Crossing the International Date Line from west to east, the calendar<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Advances by one day<br>B) Goes back by one day<br>C) Remains unchanged<br>D) Doubles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  You lose a day when moving west to east.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">35. How many degrees of longitude equal 1 hour difference in time?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 10\u00b0<br>B) 15\u00b0<br>C) 30\u00b0<br>D) 5\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Earth rotates 360\u00b0 in 24 hours \u2192 360 \u00f7 24 = 15\u00b0 per hour.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">36. The time difference between two meridians 30\u00b0 apart is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 1 hour<br>B) 2 hours<br>C) 3 hours<br>D) 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  30 \u00f7 15 = 2 hours.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">37. The Earth rotates 1\u00b0 of longitude in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 2 minutes<br>B) 4 minutes<br>C) 10 minutes<br>D) 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  15\u00b0 = 1 hour, so 1\u00b0 = 4 minutes.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">38. The longitude of Indian Standard Time (IST) is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 77\u00b030\u2032 E<br>B) 82\u00b030\u2032 E<br>C) 90\u00b0 E<br>D) 75\u00b0 E<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  IST is based on 82\u00b030\u2032E longitude, passing near Allahabad (Prayagraj).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">39. The time difference between GMT and IST is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 4 hours 30 minutes<br>B) 5 hours<br>C) 5 hours 30 minutes ahead<br>D) 6 hours behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  IST = GMT + 5:30.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">40. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is based on<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 0\u00b0 latitude<br>B) 0\u00b0 longitude<br>C) 180\u00b0 longitude<br>D) 23\u00bd\u00b0 latitude<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  GMT is measured from the Prime Meridian at Greenwich.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">41. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) replaced GMT in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 1945<br>B) 1960s<br>C) 1980s<br>D) 2000s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   UTC became the world\u2019s standard reference for timekeeping.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">42. A place at 90\u00b0 E longitude will be how many hours ahead of GMT?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 5 hours<br>B) 6 hours<br>C) 7 hours<br>D) 8 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  90\u00b0 \u00f7 15 = 6 hours.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">43. A place at 75\u00b0 W longitude will be how many hours behind GMT?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 3 hours<br>B) 4 hours<br>C) 5 hours<br>D) 6 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  75\u00b0 \u00f7 15 = 5 hours.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">44. The total number of standard time zones in the world is about<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 12<br>B) 24<br>C) 36<br>D) 48<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Each time zone roughly covers 15\u00b0 longitude = 24 zones in 360\u00b0.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">45. Why do countries adopt standard meridians for time?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) To simplify timekeeping<br>B) To avoid confusion from local solar time<br>C) To maintain national unity in time<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Standard time avoids confusion and maintains uniformity.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">46. Nepal Standard Time is based on which longitude?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 82\u00b030\u2032 E<br>B) 86\u00b015\u2032 E<br>C) 90\u00b0 E<br>D) 95\u00b0 E<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">47. Which country uses the world\u2019s earliest standard time (ahead of all others)?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Australia<br>B) New Zealand<br>C) Japan<br>D) Tonga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Tonga and nearby Pacific islands are among the first to enter a new day.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">48. Which country has the maximum number of time zones?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) USA<br>B) Russia<br>C) Canada<br>D) China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Russia spans 11 standard time zones.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">49. Which large country uses only one time zone despite its vast size?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) India<br>B) China<br>C) Brazil<br>D) Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   China uses Beijing time for entire country (120\u00b0 E), though it spans 5 natural zones.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">50. The International Date Line deviates eastwards to avoid dividing<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Russia and Alaska<br>B) Fiji and Samoa<br>C) Aleutian Islands of USA<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It zigzags to keep countries\/islands on same date.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">51. Local time at a place is determined by<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Longitude<br>B) Latitude<br>C) Equator<br>D) International Date Line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Local time depends on the position of the sun at a given longitude.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">52. Every 15\u00b0 of longitude corresponds to a time difference of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 10 minutes<br>B) 30 minutes<br>C) 1 hour<br>D) 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Earth rotates 360\u00b0 in 24 hours \u2192 360 \u00f7 24 = 15\u00b0 per hour.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">53. When it is 12 noon at Greenwich (0\u00b0), the local time at 45\u00b0 E longitude is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 1:00 pm<br>B) 2:00 pm<br>C) 3:00 pm<br>D) 4:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  45\u00b0 \u00f7 15 = 3 hours ahead of GMT.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>54. When it is 12 noon at GMT, the local time at 60\u00b0 W longitude is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/strong><\/mark>A) 2:00 am<br>B) 4:00 am<br>C) 6:00 am<br>D) 8:00 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  60\u00b0 \u00f7 15 = 4 hours behind GMT \u2192 12 \u2013 4 = 8 am.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">55. The local time at 75\u00b0 E longitude, when it is 12 noon GMT, will be<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 3:00 pm<br>B) 4:00 pm<br>C) 5:00 pm<br>D) 6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  75\u00b0 \u00f7 15 = 5 hours ahead of GMT.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">56. The standard meridian of India (82\u00b030\u2032E) was chosen because<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) It passes through Delhi<br>B) It divides India into two equal halves<br>C) It is central and convenient for one standard time zone<br>D) It coincides with Equator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  To avoid multiple time zones, one central meridian was selected.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">57. If it is 12 noon at IST (82\u00b030\u2032E), the time at GMT (0\u00b0) will be<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 5:30 am<br>B) 6:30 am<br>C) 7:00 am<br>D) 8:00 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">58. The difference in longitude between IST (82\u00b030\u2032E) and GMT (0\u00b0) is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 77\u00b030\u2032<br>B) 82\u00b030\u2032<br>C) 90\u00b0<br>D) 120\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  This difference accounts for 5 hours 30 minutes.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">59. Which longitude passes closest to Allahabad (Prayagraj), the reference city for IST?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 77\u00b0 E<br>B) 82\u00b030\u2032 E<br>C) 90\u00b0 E<br>D) 75\u00b0 E<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  That meridian was adopted as the standard.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">60. Why does India not follow multiple time zones despite its east\u2013west extent?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Convenience and national unity<br>B) Small size of country<br>C) Lack of technology<br>D) International pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  A single time zone avoids confusion in transport, business, and governance.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">61. If it is 12 noon IST, the local time in Arunachal Pradesh (approx. 95\u00b0E) will be<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 12:30 pm<br>B) 1:00 pm<br>C) 1:30 pm<br>D) 2:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  95\u00b0 \u2013 82\u00b030\u2032 = 12.5\u00b0 \u2192 12.5 \u00d7 4 minutes = 50 minutes ahead.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">62. The longitudinal extent of India causes a time difference of about<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 30 minutes<br>B) 1 hour<br>C) 1 hour 30 minutes<br>D) 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  30\u00b0 longitude difference \u00d7 4 minutes = 2 hours approx (but ~1.5 hours east to west).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">63. Local time differs by 4 minutes for each degree of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Latitude<br>B) Longitude<br>C) Equator<br>D) Tropic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Earth rotates 1\u00b0 in 4 minutes.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">64. The Great Circle route is important in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Railways<br>B) Aviation and shipping navigation<br>C) Road transport<br>D) Agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It is the shortest distance between two points on Earth\u2019s surface.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">65. The Equator is considered a<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Small circle<br>B) Great Circle<br>C) Meridian<br>D) Hemisphere divider only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The equator is the largest circle dividing Earth into equal halves.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">66. All meridians (longitudes) are considered<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Great circles<br>B) Small circles<br>C) Tropics<br>D) Parallels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Every longitude passes through both poles, forming great circles.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">67. Which of the following is NOT a great circle?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Equator<br>B) Any longitude (meridian)<br>C) Tropic of Cancer<br>D) Line connecting North Pole and South Pole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Tropics and other latitudes (except Equator) are small circles.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">68. The shortest air route between two distant places is along a<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Latitude line<br>B) Longitude line<br>C) Great Circle<br>D) Small Circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Great circles minimize travel distance and fuel costs.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">69. The Earth rotates from<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) West to East<br>B) East to West<br>C) North to South<br>D) South to North<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Hence, sun rises in the east.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">70. If the local time at 90\u00b0E is 6:00 am, then the time at GMT (0\u00b0) will be<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 11:00 pm (previous day)<br>B) 12:00 midnight (previous day)<br>C) 12:00 am (same day)<br>D) 3:00 am (same day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  90\u00b0E = 6 hours ahead of GMT \u2192 6:00 am \u2013 6 hours = 12:00 midnight.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">71. When it is 12 noon at Greenwich, the time at 120\u00b0E longitude is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 6:00 pm<br>B) 7:00 pm<br>C) 8:00 pm<br>D) 9:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  120 \u00f7 15 = 8 hours ahead.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">72. If it is 6:00 pm at 45\u00b0E, what is the time at 45\u00b0W?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 6:00 am<br>B) 10:00 am<br>C) 12:00 noon<br>D) 2:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  90\u00b0 difference = 6 hours. 6:00 pm \u2013 6 hours = 12 noon; but since west, another 6 hours = 6 am.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">73. The International Date Line ensures that<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) The Earth has 12 months<br>B) Calendar dates are consistent worldwide<br>C) Seasons remain unchanged<br>D) Sun rises everywhere at same time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  IDL maintains uniform calendar days across the globe.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">74. The difference between local time and standard time is maximum in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Large east\u2013west countries (Russia, USA)<br>B) Small north\u2013south countries (Chile)<br>C) Equatorial islands<br>D) Landlocked African nations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Their longitudinal extent creates multiple time zones.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">75. Which country has the unique time offset of +5:45 from GMT?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) India<br>B) Nepal<br>C) Myanmar<br>D) Bhutan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Nepal Standard Time (NST) is GMT +5:45 (86\u00b015\u2032E meridian).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">76. The coordinates 0\u00b0 latitude and 0\u00b0 longitude meet at<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Greenwich, London<br>B) Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean)<br>C) Indian Ocean<br>D) Pacific Ocean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Equator and Prime Meridian intersect in the Gulf of Guinea, off Africa\u2019s coast.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">77. The \u201cgrid\u201d formed by latitude and longitude on maps is known as<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Compass<br>B) Graticule<br>C) Hemisphere<br>D) Projection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The network of parallels (latitude) and meridians (longitude) is called a graticule.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>78. Which statement is correct about latitudes and longitudes?<br><\/strong><\/mark>A) Latitudes converge at poles, longitudes remain parallel<br>B) Latitudes are parallel, longitudes converge at poles<br>C) Both latitudes and longitudes are parallel<br>D) Both converge at poles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Latitudes are equidistant; meridians meet at poles.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">79. The longitude 180\u00b0 is important because it<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Divides Earth into East &amp; West hemispheres<br>B) Coincides with the International Date Line (with deviations)<br>C) Is used as IST reference<br>D) Passes through India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  180\u00b0 meridian largely forms the IDL.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">80. A globe shows accurate representation of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Area<br>B) Shape<br>C) Distance<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Unlike maps, a globe preserves shape, area, and distance.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>81. The angular distance between two meridians is called<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/strong><\/mark>A) Latitude<br>B) Longitude<br>C) Difference of Longitude<br>D) Equinox<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Time difference is calculated from this.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">82. Which city lies closest to the Prime Meridian?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Paris<br>B) Accra<br>C) London<br>D) Madrid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Greenwich, a part of London, is where the Prime Meridian passes.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">83. Which of the following is NOT measured using latitude and longitude?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Exact position of a place<br>B) Distance between two places<br>C) Temperature of a place<br>D) Time difference between places<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Climate depends on latitude but not measured directly.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">84. The great circle route is shortest because<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) It avoids oceans<br>B) It passes along equator only<br>C) It cuts the spherical Earth into two equal halves<br>D) It avoids poles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Great circles represent shortest path on a sphere.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">85. In cartography, distortion in distance, shape, and area increases as we move<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Towards poles<br>B) Towards equator<br>C) Towards Tropic of Cancer<br>D) Towards Tropic of Capricorn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Map projections distort most near the poles.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">86. Which hemisphere has more land area?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Northern Hemisphere<br>B) Southern Hemisphere<br>C) Eastern Hemisphere<br>D) Western Hemisphere<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  About 68% of Earth\u2019s land lies north of the equator.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">87. The Earth\u2019s circumference along the equator is approximately<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 20,000 km<br>B) 30,000 km<br>C) 40,000 km<br>D) 50,000 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Equatorial circumference = ~40,075 km.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>88. Which hemisphere is called the &#8220;Land Hemisphere&#8221;?<br><\/strong><\/mark>A) Eastern Hemisphere<br>B) Northern Hemisphere<br>C) Southern Hemisphere<br>D) Western Hemisphere<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Because it has the majority of landmass.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">89. Which hemisphere is called the &#8220;Water Hemisphere&#8221;?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Eastern Hemisphere<br>B) Southern Hemisphere<br>C) Western Hemisphere<br>D) Northern Hemisphere<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Dominated by Pacific and Atlantic oceans.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">90. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 6<br>B) 7<br>C) 8<br>D) 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>91. Which Indian capital city is closest to the Tropic of Cancer?<br><\/strong><\/mark>A) Bhopal<br>B) Ranchi<br>C) Shillong<br>D) Jaipur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Ranchi lies almost on the Tropic of Cancer.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">92. The Tropic of Capricorn passes through which continents?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Africa, Asia, Australia<br>B) Africa, South America, Australia<br>C) North America, Africa, Australia<br>D) Africa only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It crosses Namibia, Botswana, Brazil, Australia, etc.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">93. The Arctic Circle passes through which countries?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Russia, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, USA, Greenland<br>B) India, China, Japan<br>C) Brazil, Argentina, Chile<br>D) Australia, New Zealand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  These lie within the Arctic Circle.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">94. The Antarctic Circle passes through<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Antarctica only<br>B) South America and Africa<br>C) Australia and Asia<br>D) Pacific islands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It encircles only the continent of Antarctica.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">95. At the poles, the time difference between two longitudes 1\u00b0 apart is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 4 minutes<br>B) Zero<br>C) 6 minutes<br>D) 12 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  All longitudes converge at the poles, so local time concept fails.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">96. If it is 6:00 pm Tuesday at Tokyo (135\u00b0E), what will be the time at New York (75\u00b0W)?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 4:00 am Tuesday<br>B) 4:00 am Wednesday<br>C) 4:00 am Monday<br>D) 4:00 am Thursday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Difference = 210\u00b0 \u2192 14 hours. Tokyo is ahead \u2192 subtract 14 hours.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">97. If a ship sails westward across the IDL, it will<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gain one day in the calendar<br>B) Lose one day in the calendar<br>C) Have no change<br>D) Move into a new season<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Crossing IDL westward adds a day.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">98. If a ship sails eastward across the IDL, it will<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gain one day<br>B) Lose one day<br>C) No change<br>D) Skip one week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Eastward crossing subtracts a day.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">99. A place located at 23\u00bd\u00b0 N latitude and 82\u00b030\u2032 E longitude would lie in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Equatorial region<br>B) Tropic of Capricorn<br>C) Near Tropic of Cancer, India<br>D) Arctic Circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  These coordinates fall in central India.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>100. The importance of latitude and longitude system is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">_____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/strong><\/mark>A) Accurate determination of location, time, navigation, and mapping<br>B) Only for astronomy<br>C) Only for drawing maps<br>D) Only for agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The grid system is essential for global positioning and geography.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Latitude is the angular distance of a place measured in degrees _____________.A) East or West of the Prime MeridianB) North or South of the EquatorC) From the poles onlyD) From the Greenwich Observatory Show Answer Answer: B Explanation: Latitude is measured from the equator (0\u00b0) up to 90\u00b0 north or south. 2. 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