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Question

What is the latitudinal extent of the Indian mainland?

  1. 8°4'N to 35°5'N
  2. 6°7'N to 39°4'N
  3. 8°4'N to 37°6'N
  4. 9°8'N to 36°6'N

Answer:

Option C: 8°4'N to 37°6'N

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “8°4'N to 37°6'N”.

India is a vast country. Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the mainland extends between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N and longitudes 68°7'E and 97°25'E.