India — Location
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What are the extreme points of mainland India in terms of cardinal directions?
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North: Kashmir, South: Kanyakumari, East: Arunachal Pradesh, West: Gujarat. These points define the mainland boundaries of India before considering territorial waters.
Up to what distance does India's territorial limit extend into the sea from the coast?
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India's territorial limit extends up to 12 nautical miles (about 21.9 km) from the coast into the sea.
What is the southernmost latitude of India's boundary in the Bay of Bengal?
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India's southern boundary extends up to 6°45' N latitude in the Bay of Bengal, which includes the territorial waters around the southern islands.
What is the approximate latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India in degrees?
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Both the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India are roughly about 30 degrees each, covering a vast area of the Indian subcontinent.
What are the actual distances of India from north to south and east to west?
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North to south: 3,214 km, East to west: 2,933 km. The north-south distance is greater despite similar degree measurements due to the convergence of longitudes towards the poles.
Why is the east-west distance shorter than the north-south distance despite similar degree measurements?
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The distance between two longitudes decreases towards the poles, while the distance between two latitudes remains the same everywhere. This is why the east-west distance is shorter.
Which climatic zones does India's latitudinal extent cover?
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The southern part of India lies within the tropics, while the northern part lies in the sub-tropical zone or warm temperate zone, creating diverse climatic conditions.
What is the time difference between the easternmost and westernmost parts of India?
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There is a time difference of nearly two hours between the easternmost and westernmost parts of India due to the 30-degree longitudinal variation.
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