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

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims]

(a) Bengaluru

(b) Hyderabad

(c) Nagpur

(d) Pune


Answer: (a)

Explanation:

Delhi has a longitude of 77.216721° E, Bangalore has a longitude of 77.5945° E, Nagpur has a longitude of 79.0888° E, and Pune has a longitude of 73.8474° E. Thus, out of the given cities, Bangalore is the city that has a longitude closest to that of Delhi.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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