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Geography GK · Q15

Miscellaneous Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 15

Q15

The sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh two hours before it does in Dwaraka in Gujarat. This is because the former is

A.
Higher in elevation than Dwaraka
B.
Situated further north than Dwaraka
C.
Situated further east (about 30º longitude) than Dwaraka
D.
Situated about 30 º east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh two hours before it does in Dwaraka in Gujarat. This is because the former is situated about 30 º east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east.