A line drawn through point of same declination is called as __________.

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  1. Isogonic line
  2. Isobar
  3. Contour
  4. Agonic line

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Option 1 : Isogonic line
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Explanation:

Agonic Line:

  • Special isogonic lines which pass through points of zero declination will coincide with true meridian.

Isogonic Line:

  • An imaginary line passing through points on the surface of the earth at which declination is the same at a given point in time.

Aclinic Line:

  • An imaginary line connecting points of zero dip. Or in other words, an imaginary line on the earth's surface roughly parallel to the geographical equator and passing through those points where a magnetic needle if suspended freely has no dip
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