Geomorphology : Earth

Q 12 / 13

UPSC CSE Prelims 2003

Consider the following statements:

  1. Longitude of Jabalpur's location is between those of Indore and Bhopal.
  2. Latitude of Aurangabad's location is between those of Vadodara and Pune.
  3. Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai

Which of these statements is/are correct?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Statement 2 is correct.

  • Vadodara is located at approximately 22.3°N latitude.
  • Aurangabad is located at approximately 19.9°N latitude.
  • Pune is located at approximately 18.5°N latitude.

The latitude of Aurangabad (19.9°N) falls between that of Vadodara (22.3°N) and Pune (18.5°N).

Statement 3 is correct.

  • Bangalore is located at approximately 12.97°N latitude.
  • Chennai is located at approximately 13.08°N latitude.

In the Northern Hemisphere, a lower numerical value for latitude indicates a more southward position. Therefore, Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai.

Incorrect Options

Statement 1 is incorrect.

  • Jabalpur is located at approximately 79.98°E longitude.
  • Bhopal is located at approximately 77.41°E longitude.
  • Indore is located at approximately 75.86°E longitude.

Jabalpur is situated to the east of both Bhopal and Indore. Therefore, its longitude is not between those of Indore and Bhopal.

Option (A) 1 & 3 is incorrect because statement 1 is false.

Option (B) Only 2 is incorrect because statement 3 is also correct.

Option (D) 1, 2 & 3 is incorrect because statement 1 is false.

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