GK
BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Question
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At which of the following coasts of India is the average sea level measured?
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Mumbai
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Chennai
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Cochin
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Vishakhapatnam
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Correct Answer is Mumbai. From the Mumbai coast of India, the average sea level is measured.
Detailed explanation-2: -All elevations are measured Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL). It is a measurement of the average height of the sea between high and low tide. Mean Sea Level adopted by survey of India for reference, is located at Mumbai High (500-041): 0.79 +/-0.11 mm/Yr.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is 6, 356.752 km (3, 949.903 mi) at the poles and 6, 371.001 km (3, 958.756 mi) on average.
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