SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The Eastern Hemisphere refers to the area of Earth east of the prime meridian and west of the International Date Line. This includes much of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the islands of Oceania.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples include Japan, China, South Korea, North Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Most of the islands in Oceania are also located in the eastern hemisphere. Countries in Africa, such as Egypt, Sudan, the Congo, Nigeria, and Kenya are also located in the eastern hemisphere.

Detailed explanation-3: -The longitude line of 0 degrees is known as the Prime Meridian and it divides the world into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Out of 179 western longitudes, 179 eastern longitudes, 1 GMT line, and 1 (0 °) longitude line, the total number of longitudes is 360.