UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 20
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
- Bangkok
- Hanoi
- Jakarta
- Singapore
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: From south to north the cities are Jakarta (about 6°S), Singapore (1°N), Bangkok (14°N) and Hanoi (21°N), giving 3–4–1–2.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Starts with Singapore rather than the more southerly Jakarta; later order also fails.
B: Incorrect - Places Hanoi before Singapore and Bangkok, contrary to latitude.
C: Correct - Correct: Jakarta → Singapore → Bangkok → Hanoi.
D: Incorrect - Places Singapore before Jakarta and Hanoi before Bangkok, both reversed.