Indian Geography UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

The first sunrise of the miIlennium-2000 was observed in India at:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Katchal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Katchal”.

The answer is: (3) Katchal

The first sunrise of the millennium (year 2000) in India was observed at Katchal, a small island in the central group of the Nicobar Islands. This is because Katchal is located farthest east in India, due to its longitude (around 93°). As the Earth rotates from west to east, the easternmost parts experience sunrise first.

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