Question

Assertion (A): The sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh about two hours before Gujarat.

Reason(R): Arunachal Pradesh is at a higher latitude than Gujarat.

Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) explain (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
• C. (A) is true and (R) is false
• D. (A) is false and (R) is true

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)

From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh there is a time lag of 2 hours. The latitudinal extent influences the duration of the day and night, as one moves from south to north. Arunachal Pradesh lies on the easternmost longitude hence sun rises first in the state.