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Question
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Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level? [IAS 2003]
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Bangalore
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Delhi
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Jodhpur
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Nagpur
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Bengaluru with altitude 937937m above mean sea level has the highest altitude. This is followed by Nagpur (247.5−305m)(247.5−305m), Jodhpur(230m)(230m) and Delhi (218m)(218m).
Detailed explanation-2: -Altitude, like elevation, is the distance above sea level. Areas are often considered “high-altitude” if they reach at least 2, 400 meters (8, 000 feet) into the atmosphere.
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