Question

C. Very short answer type questions
1. What is the longitudinal extent of India?
2. Which longitude has been named as the Standard Meridian of India?​

Answer 1

Answer:

82*30' East longitude is chosen as the standard meridian of India because it passes centrally through India, hence equidistant from east and west. It avoids time lag of two hours from Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat. SHORT AND LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS: 1.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. The longitudinal extent of India is between 68°7'E (Gujarat) and 97°25'E (Arunachal Pradesh) longitudes. On the basis of the longitudinal extent of the country it can be said that India lies in the Eastern Hemisphere.

2. 82°30'E

Explanation:

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