Question:

Consider the following in the context of variations in magnetic declination:
A. Secular
B. Diurnal
C. Annual
D. Regular
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Diurnal variation is more in summer than in winter, more during the day than at night, and more at the poles than at the equator.
Updated On: May 20, 2026
  • A, B and C only
  • A, B and D only
  • B and C only
  • C and D only
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Magnetic declination is the angle between the true north and magnetic north. This angle is not constant and varies over time due to changes in the Earth's magnetic field.

Step 1:
Identify standard types of variations.

Secular Variation (A): Changes that occur over long periods (centuries). It is the most significant variation for map-making.
Diurnal Variation (B): Daily changes caused by the sun's influence on the Earth's magnetic field.
Annual Variation (C): Small yearly changes in declination.
Irregular Variation: Caused by magnetic storms or solar flares.

Step 2:
Evaluate Option D.
There is no specific category termed "Regular" variation in the context of magnetic declination nomenclature; rather, the variations are grouped by their specific timeframes (daily, yearly, secular). Therefore, only A, B, and C are correct.
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