In a perfect prismatic compass
(A) Magnetic axis and geometric axis of the needle coincide
(B) Ends of the needle and pivot are in same vertical and horizontal planes
(C) Pivot is vertically over the centre of the graduated circle
(D) All the above

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Answer :

(D) All the above

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