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What is the approximate longitudinal extent of India?
What is the approximate longitudinal extent of India?
- 2,933 km
- 6°45' N
- 30 degrees (correct)
- 3,214 km
Why does the distance between two longitudes decrease towards the poles?
Why does the distance between two longitudes decrease towards the poles?
- Due to the curvature of the Earth
- Because of the Coriolis effect
- Because of the equatorial bulge
- Because longitudes converge at the poles (correct)
What is the reason for the difference between the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India?
What is the reason for the difference between the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India?
- Effect of Coriolis force
- Distance between longitudes decreases towards the poles
- India's location in the tropics
- Distance between latitudes remains constant (correct)
How far does India's territorial limit extend into the sea?
How far does India's territorial limit extend into the sea?
Where does India's southern boundary extend in the Bay of Bengal?
Where does India's southern boundary extend in the Bay of Bengal?
What type of zone does the southern part of India lie in?
What type of zone does the southern part of India lie in?
Why is there a time difference of nearly two hours between the easternmost and westernmost parts of India?
Why is there a time difference of nearly two hours between the easternmost and westernmost parts of India?
What is the significance of selecting the standard meridian in multiples of 7°30' of longitude for countries?
What is the significance of selecting the standard meridian in multiples of 7°30' of longitude for countries?
Why is Indian Standard Time (IST) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 5 hours and 30 minutes?
Why is Indian Standard Time (IST) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 5 hours and 30 minutes?
What physical barriers have contributed to the unique regional identity of the Indian subcontinent?
What physical barriers have contributed to the unique regional identity of the Indian subcontinent?
What role have the Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges played historically in relation to the Indian subcontinent?
What role have the Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges played historically in relation to the Indian subcontinent?
Why are there multiple standard meridians in some countries with vast east-to-west extents?
Why are there multiple standard meridians in some countries with vast east-to-west extents?
