Question

1. Define latitudes and longitudes. Also write down its uses.
2. Write down the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India.
3. Name the line which divide India into two equal half.
4. Name the longitude which have been selected as standard meridian of India.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Cartographers and geographers trace horizontal and vertical lines called latitudes and longitudes across Earth's surface to locate points on the globe.

2. 20.5937° N, 78.9629° E

3. tropic of cancer

4.The longitude of 82½° E (82° 30’E) is considered as the standard meridian. The local time stated or mentioned at this meridian is considered as the standard time for the whole country. This is called as the Indian Standard Time (IST).

Answer 2

Answer:

• Latitude and longitude make up the grid system that helps us identify absolute, or exact, locations on the Earth's surface. You can use latitude and longitude to identify specific locations. Latitude and longitude are also helpful in identifying landmarks.
• India lies to the north of the equator between 6° 44′ and 35° 30′ north latitude and 68° 7′ and 97° 25′ east longitude.
• Tropic of cancer
• 82° 30'E

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