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BPSC Prelims 2023 General 📅 30 Sep, 2023

How many latitudes are there on the globe drawn at 1 degree interval?

A
180
B
178
C
179
D
None of the above
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BPSC Prelims
2023 • 30 Sep, 2023 • General
How many latitudes are there on the globe drawn at 1 degree interval?
Correct Answer
179
Calculation: - Equator (0°): 1 - North Hem (1° to 90°): 90 - South Hem (1° to 90°): 90 - Total Points: $1 + 90 + 90 = 181$. Lines: However, po......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Introduction
Calculation
- Equator (0°)
1
- North Hem (1° to 90°)
90
- South Hem (1° to 90°)
90
- Total Points
$1 + 90 + 90 = 181$.
Lines
However, poles (90° N/S) are points, not lines.
- Latitude Lines
$181 - 2 = 179$.