GS PrelimsGeography (World mapping)Regions and Countries in News1997

During a flight from Delhi to Tokyo the following are the landing airports: 1. I. Hong Kong 2. II. Hanoi 3. III. Taipei 4. IV Bangkok The correct sequence of the landing at these airports during an onward journey is

A

I, II, III, IV

B

IV, II, I, III

C

III, IV, I, II

D

IV, I, II, III

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The question asks for the correct sequence of landing airports on a flight from Delhi to Tokyo among the given options: Hong Kong, Hanoi, Taipei, Bangkok. 2. An eastward flight path from Delhi towards Tokyo would generally proceed Southeast and then Northeast. 3. Considering the locations: Bangkok (Thailand) is the westernmost and southernmost among the options relative to the Delhi-Tokyo route. Hanoi (Vietnam) is east of Bangkok. Hong Kong is northeast of Hanoi. Taipei (Taiwan) is northeast of Hong Kong and roughly on the path towards Tokyo. 4. Therefore, a plausible landing sequence on an onward journey from Delhi to Tokyo would be Bangkok -> Hanoi -> Hong Kong -> Taipei. 5. Option (B) represents this sequence: IV (Bangkok), II (Hanoi), I (Hong Kong), III (Taipei).

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