Vidyalelo
Geography GK · Q212

Earth

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 212

Q212

Which of the following countries are located on the Greenwich Meridian? 1. Algeria 2. Germany 3. Guinea 4. Iceland

A.
1 only
Answer
B.
2 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
1, 3 and 4

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
he Greenwich Meridian, also known as the Prime Meridian, is the line of 0° longitude. It passes through Greenwich, London, and serves as the starting point for measuring both longitude and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Among the given options:

Algeria: Yes, it is located on the Greenwich Meridian.
Germany: No, Germany is located to the east of the Greenwich Meridian.
Guinea: No, Guinea is located to the west of the Greenwich Meridian.
Iceland: No, Iceland is located to the west of the Greenwich Meridian.

Therefore, only option 1 (Algeria) is located on the Greenwich Meridian.