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Nanda Devi peak forms a part of

(a) Assam Himalayas
(b) Kumaon Himalayas
(c) Nepal Himalayas
(d) Punjab Himalayas
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Answer: (b) Kumaon Himalayas

Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level?

(a) Bangalore
(b) Delhi
(c) Jodhpur
(d) Nagpur
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Answer: (a) Bangalore

Consider the following statements:

  1. Longitude of Jabalpur’s location is between those of Indore and Bhopal.
  2. Latitude of Aurangabad’s location is between those of Vadodara and Pune.
  3. Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3
(b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3