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Latitude is the angular distance of a point on earth’s surface measured from the:

equator
prime meridian
centre of earth
poles
Explanation:
Latitude is the angular distance of a point on earth’s surface measured from the centre of earth. It specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth’s surface. Latitude is an angle which ranges from 0° at the Equator to 90° (North or South) at the poles.
Additional Questions

Some areas in India receive very high annual rainfall of more than 200 cm. These include:
1. major parts of Assam.
2. West coast from Thiruvananthapuram to Mumbai.
3. Ladakh region of Jammu Kashmir.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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River rejuvenation can occur due to:
1. uplift of land over which the river is flowing.
2. rise in sea-level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements about jet streams:
1. Easterly jet stream blows over the northern Indian region in winter.
2. The easterly jet stream is replaced by the westerly jet stream during summer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The movement of ocean currents is influenced by many factors which include:
1. temperature
2. salinity
3. earth’s rotation
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The eastern hills or Purvanchal is a beautiful landscape in the northeast region of India. Three famous hill ranges are –
1. Naga Hills
2. Patkai bum
3. Lushai hills
The correct arrangement of these hills from north to south are:

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Ports in western Europe are ice free while those in Canada at the same latitude are frozen. This is because:

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Punjab and haryana exploit more than 85% of ground water for irrigation. This is due to:
1. low surface water availability.
2. impact of Green revolution.
3. change in cropping pattern with an increased preference for rice.
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The seismic weaves helps in understanding the interior of earth. Which of the following about seismic waves is/are correct ?
1. P waves travel with fastest speed and are most destructive.
2. S waves cannot pass through liquid.
3. The surface waves (L) are analogous to light waves.
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Consider the following statements :
1. A positive Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) indicates a good Indian monsoon.
2. A negative SOI is often seen in the El-Nino years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Igneous rocks are also caused primary rock because

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