Q.

Is it true that the prime meridian was chosen since during that time England played a major role in Geo-politics?


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a

True

b

False 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is false.
The prime meridian was selected because England at the time dominated the production of maps needed for navigational purposes. The Prime Meridian, which is at Greenwich, is thought to be where these zones officially begin. Thus,2   is the correct answer.
 
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