GS PrelimsGeography (World mapping)Regions and Countries in News2014

What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? 1. Bangkok 2. Hanoi 3. Jakarta 4. Singapore Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A

4-2-1-3

B

3-2-4-1

C

3-4-1-2

D

4-3-2-1

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The question requires arranging the given cities in South-East Asia in the correct sequence from south to north based on their latitudes. 2. Approximate latitudes: - Jakarta (Indonesia): Around 6° South - Singapore: Around 1° North - Bangkok (Thailand): Around 13° North - Hanoi (Vietnam): Around 21° North 3. Arranging these from south to north based on latitude gives the sequence: Jakarta (3) -> Singapore (4) -> Bangkok (1) -> Hanoi (2). 4. This corresponds to the sequence 3-4-1-2, which matches option (C).

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