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
Smart Elimination
Start with Indonesia (Jakarta) – Indonesia is an island nation in the southern part of Southeast Asia. So among the four cities, Jakarta must be first when moving north.
Singapore is just north of the Equator – It is geographically just above Indonesia, so it naturally comes after Jakarta.
Bangkok vs Hanoi – Bangkok is in Thailand, Hanoi is in Vietnam. Thailand is south of Vietnam, so Bangkok comes before Hanoi.
Potential Trap
Latitude Confusion: Bangkok and Hanoi are often confused in terms of which is further north.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: CThe correct answer is Option C.
Order from South to North:
- Jakarta (Indonesia): ~6° South (Southern Hemisphere).
- Singapore: ~1° North (Just above Equator).
- Bangkok (Thailand): ~13° North.
- Hanoi (Vietnam): ~21° North.
Thus, the correct sequence is 3 (Jakarta) -> 4 (Singapore) -> 1 (Bangkok) -> 2 (Hanoi).
Value Addition
- Singapore: Known as the 'Lion City', located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula.
- Hanoi: Located on the banks of the Red River.
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