Consider the following statements:
1. Run parallel to the equator.
2. Appear as circles running through the poles.
3. Used to determine the local time

Which of the above statements describe Meridians of Longitude?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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Consider the following statements:
1. Run parallel to the equator.
2. Appear as circles running through the poles.
3. Used to determine the local time

Which of the above statements describe Meridians of Longitude?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is not correct: All meridians of the longitude converge at the poles.
Statement 2 is correct: All meridians of latitudes appear as circles running through the poles.
Statement 3 is correct: The Meridians of longitudes are used to determine the local time with reference to the time at Prime Meridian.

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Consider the following statements: 1. Run parallel to the equator. 2. Appear as circles running through the poles. 3. Used to determine the local time Which of the above statements describe Meridians of Longitude? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3