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The magnetic meridian at any point, is the direction indicated by a freely suspended

magnetic needle
and properly balanced magnetic needle
properly balanced and uninfluenced by local attractive force
magnetic needle over an iron pivot.

Correct Answer: properly balanced and uninfluenced by local attractive force

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