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प्रश्न
Clearly distinguish Longitude from Lines of Longitude.
उत्तर
Longitude is the distance of a place from the Prime Meridian while lines of longitude are lines drawn on a map or globe showing the longitude of all the places at the distance from the Prime Meridian. These lines join the north and south poles and cut the Equator at right angles.
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