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Physical Setting of India

2 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Physical Setting of India". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

  1. Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of…

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

    1. ABengaluru
    2. BHyderabad
    3. CNagpur
    4. DPune
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    Delhi and Bengaluru are located almost on the same longitude.

    - Longitude of Delhi- 77.1025 E - Longitude of Bengaluru- 77.5946 E - Longitude of Hyderabad- 78.4867 E - Longitude of Nagpur- 79.0882 E - Llongitude of Pune- 73.8567 E

    ![Cities on Map](https://d39jluplm5thpx.cloudfront.net//Cities_on_map_7167b11d49.PNG)

  2. Which of the following pairs of States of India indicates the Easternmost and Westernmost…

    Which of the following pairs of States of India indicates the Easternmost and Westernmost State?

    1. AAssam and Rajasthan
    2. BArunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
    3. CAssam and Gujarat
    4. DArunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    The Easternmost and Westernmost states of India are: - Easternmost: Arunachal Pradesh - Westernmost: Gujarat

    ![Extreme Points of India](https://d39jluplm5thpx.cloudfront.net//4_extreme_points_in_India_a690f6f920.jpg)