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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2003
Human & Political Geography
Question No. 297Interactive Test Mode
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Q297. Consider the following statements : 1. The longitude of Jabalpur’s location is between those of Indore and Bhopal. 2. The latitude of Aurangabad’s location is between those of Vadodara and Pune. 3. Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai. Which of these statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements :

  1. The longitude of Jabalpur’s location is between those of Indore and Bhopal.
  2. The latitude of Aurangabad’s location is between those of Vadodara and Pune.
  3. Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai. Which of these statements is/are correct ?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 2 and 3

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Statement 1 is incorrect: In Madhya Pradesh, moving from west to east, the sequence of cities is Indore (75.8° E) -> Bhopal (77.4° E) -> Jabalpur (79.9° E). Thus, Jabalpur lies east of Bhopal, not between Indore and Bhopal.

Statement 2 is correct: From north to south, the latitudes are Vadodara (22.3° N) -> Aurangabad (19.88° N) -> Pune (18.52° N). Thus, Aurangabad lies latitudinally between Vadodara and Pune.

Statement 3 is correct: Bangalore is located at latitude ~12.97° N, while Chennai is at ~13.08° N. Therefore, Bangalore is situated further south than Chennai.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Indore and Bhopal are in western-central MP, whereas Jabalpur is in eastern MP (Mahakoshal region), so Jabalpur cannot be between Indore and Bhopal. Eliminate Statement 1 to get (c) directly.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q297)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 2 and 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q297

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 297 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (C): "2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political 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 Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Indore and Bhopal are in westerncentral MP, whereas Jabalpur is in eastern MP (Mahakoshal region), so Jabalpur cannot be between Indore and Bhopal. Eliminate Statement 1 to get (c) directly.

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