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1.What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Ans:The core

Explanation: Layers: crust, mantle and core; the inner core is solid

2.Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

Ans:The troposphere

Explanation: Almost all weather occurs in this layer

3.In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer found?

Ans:The stratosphere

4.Which line of longitude is the Prime Meridian (0°)?

Ans:The meridian passing through Greenwich, London

5.Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?

Ans:Eight

Explanation: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram

6.What is the Standard Meridian of India?

Ans:82°30′ E longitude, passing near Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh)

7.How far ahead of GMT is Indian Standard Time?

Ans:5 hours 30 minutes

Explanation: Each degree of longitude equals 4 minutes; 82.5° x 4 = 330 minutes
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