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Get startedWhat is the geographical location of India in terms of latitudes and longitudes?
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India extends from 8°N to 37°N latitudes and from 68°E to 97°E longitudes. Its precise coordinates are Lat. 8°4'N to 37°6'N and Long. 68°7'E to 97°25'E. This wide extent gives India varied physical co…
What is the area of India?
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India has an area of 3,287,240 sq km. It is described as the world's seventh largest country and has a varied landscape rich in natural resources.
Why is India called a tropical country even though the Tropic of Cancer divides it into two halves?
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The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India, dividing it into north temperate and south tropical lands. Still, India is essentially a tropical country because its climate is dominated by t…
What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer in India?
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The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of the country and divides India into two latitudinal halves: north temperate and south tropical lands. It is an important latitude for understanding Ind…
What are the north-south and east-west extents of mainland India?
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The north-south extent of mainland India from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari is 3,214 km. The longitudinal extent from Rann of Kachchh to Arunachal Pradesh is 2,933 km. These measurements show that India is…
What is Indian Standard Time based on?
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Indian Standard Time is taken from the meridian of 82½°E. It is 5½ hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. This single standard time helps the whole country follow one time system.
Why does India have a single standard time?
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India is a large country with a wide east-west extent, so a standard time is needed for unity and convenience. Indian Standard Time is based on 82½°E, which provides one common time for the whole coun…
What are India’s neighbouring countries and surroundings on different sides?
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In the north, north-west and north-east, India is bordered by the Himalayas and its offshoots. In the south, south-west and south-east, the country is washed by the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay o…
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