What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? 1. Bangkok 2. Hanoi 3. Jakarta 4. Singapore Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A4-2-1-3
- B3-2-4-1
- C3-4-1-2Correct
- D4-3-2-1
Explanation
To determine the correct sequence of cities from south to north, one needs to identify their approximate geographical positions in Southeast Asia:
Jakarta (3): The capital of Indonesia, located on the island of Java, making it the southernmost city among the options. Singapore (4): An island city-state located just south of the Malay Peninsula, directly north of Indonesia. Bangkok (1): The capital of Thailand, situated in the central part of the country, further north than Singapore. Hanoi (2): The capital of Vietnam, located in the northern part of the country, making it the northernmost city among the options. Therefore, the correct sequence from south to north is Jakarta (3) → Singapore (4) → Bangkok (1) → Hanoi (2), which corresponds to 3-4-1-2.

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