Question

what is longitudnal extent of india ? give its two implications?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The longitudinal extent of India is large. Following are its implecations: The longitudinal extent affects the local time for different states in our country. From Gujarat to Arunachala Pradesh, there is a time lag of 2 hours.

Answer 2

➤ Answer :-

• According to latitudes, India is in Northern Hemisphere.
• It extends between 8°4′N to 37°6′N. Its southern extent is 8°4′N and northern extent is 37°6′N.
• According to longitudes, India is in Eastern Hemisphere. It extends between 68°7′ E to 97°25′E.

⟶ Implications :-

• The longitudinal extent affects the local time for different states in our country.
• Since 30° meridian or pass from east to west and earth takes two hours to cover them so there is the time lag of two hours as we move from east to west