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Ram says the value of northings decreases towards the north. Rahul says the value of eastings increases towards north. Who do you think is right?

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Ram is right.

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Rahul is right.

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Both are right.

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Both are wrong.

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The correct option is D Both are wrong.
A grid consists of Northings and Eastings. The horizontal lines numbered from south to north are called Northings. Their value increases towards the north. The vertical lines numbered from west to east are called Eastings. Their value increases towards the East.

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