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Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic meridian and

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Magnetic Equator

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Geographical Equator

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Geographical Meridian

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Greenwich Meridian

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Solution

The correct option is C Geographical Meridian
Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic meridian and geographical meridian at the given place.

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