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Location and Extent

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Geography

Complete topic list for Location and Extent in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Location and Extent

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Geographical Location Concepts

  • Absolute location is described using latitude and longitude coordinates
  • Relative location describes position in relation to other places
  • Hemispheres: Northern/Southern (divided by Equator 0°), Eastern/Western (divided by Prime Meridian 0°)
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India - Location and Extent

  • Location: Northern and Eastern hemispheres, southern part of Asian continent
  • Latitudinal extent: 8°4'N to 37°6'N (including islands, mainland 8°4'N to 37°6'N)
  • Longitudinal extent: 68°7'E to 97°25'E
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Brazil - Location and Extent

  • Location: Mainly Southern hemisphere, some parts in Northern hemisphere, Western hemisphere
  • Northern part of South American continent
  • Latitudinal extent: 5°15'N to 33°45'S
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Neighboring Countries and Water Bodies

  • India's neighbors: North - China, Nepal, Bhutan; West - Pakistan; East - Bangladesh, Myanmar; South - Sri Lanka (across sea)
  • India's water bodies: West - Arabian Sea; East - Bay of Bengal; South - Indian Ocean
  • Brazil's neighbors: North - Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana; West - Colombia, Peru, Bolivia; South - Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay

Key Concepts

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Location and Extent covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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