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What percentage of the total geographical area of the world does India's total area account for?
What percentage of the total geographical area of the world does India's total area account for?
- 5%
- 1.5%
- 2.4% (correct)
- 3.8%
Which latitude divides India into almost two equal parts?
Which latitude divides India into almost two equal parts?
- Equator
- Arctic Circle
- Tropic of Capricorn
- Tropic of Cancer (correct)
What is the southernmost point of the Indian Union called?
What is the southernmost point of the Indian Union called?
- Tropic of Capricorn
- Andaman Point
- Indira Point (correct)
- Southern Tip
In which ocean are the Andaman and Nicobar islands located?
In which ocean are the Andaman and Nicobar islands located?
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What are the longitudes that define the extent of the Indian mainland?
What are the longitudes that define the extent of the Indian mainland?
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Study Notes
India's Geographical Statistics
- India accounts for approximately 2.4% of the total geographical area of the world.
- The Tropic of Cancer (approximately 23.5° N latitude) divides India into almost two equal parts.
Geographical Extremes
- The southernmost point of the Indian Union is called Indira Point.
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.
Longitudinal Extent
- The Indian mainland is defined by longitudes ranging from approximately 68.7° E to 97.25° E.
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