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    The distance between two consecutive longitudes (\[{{91}^{o}}E\] and \[{{92}^{o}}E\]) at the Poles is [NDA 2012-I]

    A)  0 km

    B)  18 km

    C)  25 km

    D)  111 km

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The distance between two consecutive longitudes at the poles is 0 KM. A degree of longitude is widest at the equator at 69.172 miles (111.321) and gradually shrinks to zero at the poles.


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