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What is the most basic directional difference between India's latitudinal and longitudinal extents?

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Correct answer: Latitude shows north-south and longitude shows east-west position

Latitude and longitude are two complementary coordinate systems. Latitude measures angular distance north or south of the Equator, so differences in latitude describe a north-south span. Longitude measures angular distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, so differences in longitude describe an east-west span. In map work, this distinction helps identify India's position, compare its extent and understand why longitude is related to local time. Therefore, option A is correct. Option B reverses the two concepts, while options C and D incorrectly reduce coordinates to coastline or area; neither coordinate system alone is simply a measurement of area.

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LatitudeLongitudeDirectionSize And ExtentIndia LocationGeographyClass 11 Mcq

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