Question

the latitudnal and longitudnal extent of the main land of the india is about 30° despite this fact the east west extent appears to be smaller than the north - south extent ?

Answer 1

We know that latitudes are equidistant from each other, but Distance between longitudes decreases as one moves from equator to poles. Therefore, the east west extent that longitudinal appears to be smaller than the north south or latitudinal extent!

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Answer 2

Answer:

BECAUSE OF THE SHAPE OF THE INDIA

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