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The angle of dip at a location in Southern India is about 18°. Which of the following is correct for dip angle in Britain ?
(A) Dip angle will be greater in Britain than in India.
(B) Dip angle will be smaller in Britain than in India.
(C) Nearer the place to the poles, lesser is the dip angle.
(D) Nearer the place to the poles, more is the dip angle.
(E) Dip angle is also called the angle of declination.

  1. A (A) and (D) only
  2. B (B) and (C) only
  3. C (A), (C) and (E) only
  4. D (D) and (E) only
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(A) (A) and (D) only

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Dip angle increases with proximity to the magnetic poles. Britain is at a higher magnetic latitude than Southern India. Thus, dip angle in Britain \( > \) dip angle in India. Statements (A) and (D) are correct. Final Answer: (A) and (D) only
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