Geography PYQ 3 of 587 · Introduction, Area, Extent & Standard Time · Latitudinal & Longitudinal Expansion

The expansion of India is between –

  1. A37° 17’ 53’’ North and 8° 6’ 28” South
  2. B37° 17’ 53” North and 8° 4’ 28” South
  3. C37° 17’ 53” North and 8° 28’ North
  4. DNone of the above

39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994

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Correct answer: (d) None of the above

Explanation

The mainland of India extends in the Northern and Eastern Hemisphere between 8°4′ North and 37°6′ North latitudes, and between 68°7′ East and 97°25′ East longitudes. The Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of India. Therefore, option (d) is correct.

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