What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in

What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
1. Bangkok
2. Hanoi
3. Jakarta
4. Singapore
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”4-2-1-3″ option2=”3-2-4-1″ option3=”3-4-1-2″ option4=”4-3-2-1″ correct=”option3″]

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UPSC IAS – 2014

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The correct sequence of these cities from south to north is Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi.

The question requires knowledge of the relative geographical positions (latitudes) of major cities in South-East Asia.

Jakarta (Indonesia) is located in the Southern Hemisphere at approximately 6° S latitude. Singapore is just north of the equator at approximately 1.3° N latitude. Bangkok (Thailand) is further north at approximately 13.7° N latitude. Hanoi (Vietnam) is the northernmost among the listed cities at approximately 21° N latitude. Therefore, the sequence from south to north is Jakarta (3), Singapore (4), Bangkok (1), Hanoi (2), corresponding to option C (3-4-1-2).

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