Which of the following cities lies to the western-most longitude? (1) Jaipur (2) Nagpur (3) Bhopal (4) Hyderabad

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(1) Jaipur Explanation: Jaipur is the headquarters of Jaipur district which is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan. It is located at 26°92'N 75°82'E. It has an average elevation of 431 metres (1417 ft). The major rivers passing through the Jaipur district are Banas and Banganga.

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