Which of these cities lies to the western most longitude .....

Category: Rajasthan Gk

Hint: Consider the relative positions of the cities on a map of India.

Correct Answer: A) Jaipur

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

Jaipur: Located in the state of Rajasthan, Jaipur has a longitude of approximately 75.8°E. Rajasthan is the westernmost state among the given options.

Nagpur: Located in the state of Maharashtra, Nagpur has a longitude of approximately 79.1°E. Maharashtra is further east than Rajasthan.

Bhopal: Located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal has a longitude of approximately 77.6°E. Madhya Pradesh is further east than Rajasthan.

Hyderabad: Located in the state of Telangana, Hyderabad has a longitude of approximately 78.5°E. Telangana is further east than Rajasthan.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option is correct. Jaipur is located in Rajasthan, which is the westernmost state among the given options. Jaipur has a longitude of approximately 75.8°E, making it the westernmost city among the choices provided.
Option B: This option is incorrect. Nagpur is located in the state of Maharashtra, which is further east than Rajasthan. Its longitude is approximately 79.1°E, making it less western than Jaipur.
Option C: This option is incorrect. Bhopal is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, which is further east than Rajasthan. Its longitude is approximately 77.6°E, making it less western than Jaipur.
Option D: This option is incorrect. Hyderabad is located in the state of Telangana, which is further east than Rajasthan. Its longitude is approximately 78.5°E, making it less western than Jaipur.

Mnemonic: Remember "J" for Jaipur as the westernmost city.

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