Fill in the blanks:
$(i)$ The declination is ...... at higher latitudes.
$(ii)$ The declination in India is ...... .

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(N/A) $(i)$ The declination is greater at higher latitudes because the magnetic meridians converge towards the magnetic poles.
$(ii)$ The declination in India is small,as India is located at a lower latitude relative to the magnetic poles.

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