WBCS.LIVE practice question

The latitudes of main land of India extends between __________.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 80 4’ N and 370 6’ N
  2. 80 4’ W and 370 6’ W
  3. 80 4’ E and 370 6’ E
  4. 80 4’ S and 370 6’ S

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 80 4’ N and 370 6’ N

Explanation: The correct answer is A. 80 4’ N and 370 6’ N. The mainland of India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, extending from 8°4′ N at Kanyakumari to 37°6′ N in Jammu & Kashmir. This north-south span influences India’s climatic diversity, ranging from tropical in the south to temperate in the north. The latitudinal extent also affects the duration of day and night across the country. The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ N) passes almost through the middle, dividing India into tropical and subtropical zones. These coordinates define the north-south geographical stretch of the country.