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How are Brazil and India different from each other in terms of location?

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How are Brazil and India different from each other in terms of location? 

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Solution 1

Sr. No. Criteria India Brazil
1. Location India is located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres. Brazil is situated primarily in the Southern and Western Hemispheres.
2. Continent India belongs to the Asian continent. Brazil is located on the South American continent.
3. Ocean India is bordered by the Indian Ocean. Brazil is bordered by both the North and South Atlantic Oceans.
4. Latitude line passes The Tropic of Cancer passes through India. The Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass through Brazil.
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Solution 2

The differences between the locations of Brazil and India are as follows:

1. Location based on Hemisphere:

  • India is situated in the Northern Hemisphere, while a small part of Brazil lies in the Northern Hemisphere and most of it is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • India is located in the Eastern Hemisphere, whereas Brazil is situated in the Western Hemisphere.

2. Location based on Continent:

  • India is a part of the Asian continent, while Brazil belongs to the South American continent.
  • India is located in the southern part of Asia, whereas Brazil is situated in the northern part of South America.
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Chapter 2: Location and Extent - Exercise [Page 13]

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Balbharati Geography [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2 Location and Extent
Exercise | Q 2. (b) | Page 13
SCERT Maharashtra Geography [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2 Location and Extent
Answer in brief | Q 2.
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