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Q. The sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh two hours before it does in Dwaraka in Gujarat. This is because the former is

A
Situated further east (about 30º longitude) than Dwaraka
B
Higher in elevation than Dwaraka
C
Situated further north than Dwaraka
D
Situated about 30 º east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east

Correct Answer

Situated about 30 º east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east

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