Longitude · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 17 of 30

Longitude – Question 17

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Topic
Longitude
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · LongitudeMedium · 45s

Q₁₇. How many degrees of longitude does the Earth rotate in one hour?

TopicLongitude
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Test Duration30 min

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Explanation:360° / 24 hrs = 15° per hour.

Final Answer: Option B — 15°
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Longitude Question 17 – UPSC CDS/OTA