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Write the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India.
State the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India.
Mention the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India.
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Solution
Latitudinal Extent
- India lies between 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N latitudes.
- The Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of the country.
- This divides India into:
- Tropical region (south of the Tropic of Cancer)
- Subtropical region (north of the Tropic of Cancer)
Longitudinal Extent
- India extends from 68°7′ E to 97°25′ E longitudes.
- The Indian Standard Time Meridian is used as the standard time for the whole country.
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