Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

1.         Kanyakumari is the Southernmost point of India's territory and was known as Cape Comorin during British rule. 2.         Guhar Moti is the Westernmost point of the Indian administered territory.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1: It is incorrect. Indira Point in Nicobar Islands is the Southernmost point of Republic of India. It is situated on Great Nicobar Island in the Nicobar Islands, which are located in the Eastern Indian Ocean at 6°45'10″N and 93°49'36″E. This is not on the Indian mainland, but within the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Whereas, Kanyakumari is the Southernmost location of mainland India. Statement 2: It is correct. Guhar moti in Kutch near Sir Creek, Gujarat is the Westernmost inhabited village in India.

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