Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level?
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- ABangaloreCorrect
- BDelhi
- CJodhpur
- DNagpur
Explanation
Bangalore is located on the Deccan Plateau, specifically on the Mysore Plateau, at an average elevation of about 900 meters above mean sea level. In contrast, Delhi is situated at approximately 215 meters, Jodhpur at about 230 meters, and Nagpur at around 310 meters. Therefore, Bangalore is significantly higher than the other three cities.
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