Multiple choice

What is the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the mainland ?

  1. 33°

  2. 40°

  3. 20°

  4. 30.0°
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Explanation

The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the Indian mainland is approximately 30 degrees. Despite this equal angular extent, the north-south distance (about 3,214 km) appears slightly larger than the east-west distance (about 2,933 km).

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