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Consider the following statements: 1. The Earth's magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years. 2. When the Earth was created more t
In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the :
Consider the following countries : 1. Australia 2. Namibia 3. Brazil 4. Chile Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass ?
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-
Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January? 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over
The correct answer is option (d): 2 and 4 only. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper 1, as Question 15. It falls under Geography > Astronomy & Earth–Sun System.
This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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