In India,the magnetic declination at Delhi is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $0^{\circ} 58^{\prime} W$
  • B
    $0^{\circ} 41^{\prime} W$
  • C
    $0^{\circ} 58^{\prime} E$
  • D
    $0^{\circ} 41^{\prime} E$

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