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Location and Extent

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Geography

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Topics in Location and Extent

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1. Location and Hemispheric Position

  • India is located in the northern and eastern hemispheres of the Earth.
  • India is in the southern part of the Asian continent.
  • Brazil lies partly in the northern hemisphere and mostly in the southern hemisphere.
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2. Capitals, Southernmost Point, and Key Names

  • India's capital is New Delhi.
  • Brazil's capital is Brasilia.
  • Indira Point is the southernmost tip of India.
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3. Extent and Boundaries

  • The mainland extent of India is roughly 8°4'N to 37°6'N latitudes and 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitudes.
  • The mainland extent of Brazil is roughly 5°15'N to 33°45'S latitudes and 34°47'W to 73°48'W longitudes.
  • India has land and water boundaries that must be studied through map observation.
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4. Historical Background and Post-Independence Development

  • India was under British rule for almost one-and-a-half centuries before gaining independence in 1947.
  • India faced problems such as three wars, famine situations in various parts, and similar issues after independence.
  • India is a major developing country of the world.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Location and Extent

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