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The Discovery of the Longitude

Question 1 of 15

What was the primary motivation for the British government to offer a large reward for a method to accurately determine longitude at sea?

  1. To improve navigation and reduce shipwrecks
  2. To facilitate trade and exploration
  3. To strengthen the Royal Navy's dominance
  4. To support scientific research and innovation

Prize Money

15₹7 Crores
14₹1 Crore
13₹50,00,000
12₹25,00,000
11₹12,50,000
10₹6,40,000
9₹3,20,000
8₹1,60,000
7₹80,000
6₹40,000
5₹20,000
4₹10,000
3₹5,000
2₹2,000
1₹1,000