Q. Which of the following places are located at the same latitude?
1.Agra
2.Raipur
3.Darjeeling
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Temperature decreases with height. Due to thin air, places in the mountains are cooler than places on the plains.

For example, Agra and Darjeeling are located on the same latitude, but the temperature in January in Agra is 16°°C whereas it is only 4°°C in Darjeeling.

Source: NCERT

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