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Prelims 2014 · Geography · Question 92

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.

  1. 4-2-1-3
  2. 3-2-4-1
  3. 3-4-1-2
  4. 4-3-2-1

Answer

3-4-1-2

Cities by latitude from south to north:

  • 3. Jakarta — Located in Indonesia, around 6° South. Southernmost among the four. Verdict: first.
  • 4. Singapore — Near the Equator, around 1° North. Lies north of Jakarta but south of Bangkok and Hanoi. Verdict: second.
  • 1. Bangkok — In Thailand, around 13° North. Lies north of Singapore but south of Hanoi. Verdict: third.
  • 2. Hanoi — In Vietnam, around 21° North. Northernmost among the four. Verdict: fourth.

So the correct south-to-north sequence is 3-4-1-2, hence (c).

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