What is the distance between the easternmost part and westernmost part of India?
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3,214 km
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6,100 km
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2,933 km
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2,854 km
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The longitudinal distance from Gujarat in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east is approximately 2,933 km. This spans from approximately 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitude. The latitudinal distance (north-south) is about 3,214 km from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, which is option A - a common distractor testing whether students confuse east-west with north-south.