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India — Location

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Geography

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India's Geographical Extent and Boundaries

  • India's mainland extends from Kashmir (north) to Kanyakumari (south) and from Arunachal Pradesh (east) to Gujarat (west)
  • Territorial waters extend 12 nautical miles (21.9 km) from the coast
  • Southern boundary extends to 6°45' N latitude in the Bay of Bengal
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Latitudinal and Longitudinal Implications

  • Southern part lies within tropics, northern part in sub-tropical/warm temperate zone
  • Latitudinal extent causes variations in climate, landforms, soil types, and vegetation
  • 30-degree longitudinal extent creates 2-hour time difference across the country
3

Physical Diversity and Natural Boundaries

  • Himalayas form northern boundary with peaks, passes, and barriers
  • Hindu Kush and Sulaiman ranges guard the northwest
  • Purvanchal hills protect the northeast
4

India's Strategic Location and Neighbors

  • Located in south-central Asia bordering the Indian Ocean
  • Maritime location provides sea and air route connections
  • Land neighbors: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar

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India extends approximately 30 degreesIST is based on the 82°30'India's territorial limit extends 12 nauticalThe region bounded by the HimalayasIndia's vast size (3

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