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Q117 (CAPF/2012) Geography › Maps & Locations › Indian physical geography Answer Verified

Which one among the following is the nearest from the ‘Zero Mile Centre’ of India?

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The 'Zero Mile Centre' of India is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, which was identified as the geographical center of India during the Great Trigonometrical Survey of 1907 [1]. To determine the nearest monument, one must compare the approximate aerial distances from Nagpur to the cities where these landmarks are located. The Charminar is in Hyderabad, which is approximately 512 km (318 miles) from Nagpur [1]. The Taj Mahal is in Agra (approx. 800 km), the Gateway of India is in Mumbai (approx. 800 km), and the Victoria Memorial is in Kolkata (approx. 1,100 km). According to historical distance markers at the Zero Mile Stone, Hyderabad is significantly closer than the other major metropolitan centers mentioned [1]. Therefore, Charminar is the nearest monument among the given options.

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_Mile_Stone_(Nagpur)
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