Question
The Mariners widely used ________ to measure time during the 19th Century.
The correct answer is
Chronometer
Mariners in the 19th century widely used the marine chronometer, a precise timekeeping instrument, to determine longitude accurately while navigating the seas. It was essential for safe and accurate ocean navigation before satellite-based systems existed.
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List-I
(Publications)List-II
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