Consider the following statements:1. North-South extent of India is le...
Statement Analysis:
• Statement 1: North-South extent of India is lesser than the East-West extent.
• Statement 2: India is located in the Eastern hemisphere.
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is true. India has a maximum North-South extent of 3214 km, from the northernmost point of Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari, the southernmost point. However, India's East-West extent is 2933 km, from Arunachal Pradesh in the east to Gujarat in the west.
• Statement 2 is partially true. India is located in both the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India, which means that India is located in the Northern Hemisphere. Similarly, India is located in the Eastern Hemisphere because it lies east of the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) and west of the 180th meridian.
Conclusion:
• Both statements are independent of each other and do not contradict each other.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - Neither 1 nor 2.
Consider the following statements:1. North-South extent of India is le...
Explanation:
1. The North-South extent of India is more than the East-West extent. India extends from 8°4'N to 37°6'N latitudes from south to north, making it about 3,214 kilometers. On the other hand, it extends from 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitudes from west to east, which is about 2,933 kilometers. So, the first statement is incorrect.
2. India is located in the Eastern hemisphere. The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) divides the world into the Eastern and Western hemispheres. India, being located between 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitudes, falls in the Eastern hemisphere. So, the second statement is correct.