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Indian Geography
Question No. 311Interactive Test Mode
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Q311. Along which one of the following meridians did India experience the first light of the sunrise of the new millennium?

Along which one of the following meridians did India experience the first light of the sunrise of the new millennium?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 92°30’ E

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • The easternmost longitudes experience sunrise first.
  • In India, Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state (Dong village / Kaho in Anjaw district, near 97° E).
  • Among the options given, 92°30’ E represents the easternmost meridian in India, where the first sunrise of the new millennium (January 1, 2000) was observed.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

The sun rises in the east; India is located entirely in the Eastern Hemisphere (East longitudes). Between 82°30' E and 92°30' E, the larger eastern longitude (92°30' E) experiences sunrise first.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q311)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 92°30’ E

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q311

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 311 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (D): "92°30’ E". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Indian Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Indian Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

The sun rises in the east; India is located entirely in the Eastern Hemisphere (East longitudes). Between 82°30' E and 92°30' E, the larger eastern longitude (92°30' E) experiences sunrise first.

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