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The latitude of the northernmost point of India, nearest to minutes, is
1. 37° 6'
2. 36° 6'
3. 39° 6'
4. 38° 6'

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : 37° 6'

The correct answer is 37° 6'

  • The latitudes and longitudes are the geographical coordinates that provide a systematic network of lines upon which the position of various surface features of the earth, can be represented.
  • The location, distance, and direction of various points on earth can be easily determined with the help of these coordinates.
  • These are measured in degrees (°) because they represent angular distances.
  • Each degree is further divided into 60 minutes ( ‘ ) and each minute into 60 seconds ( “ ).
  • The mainland of India extends between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitudes.
  • The latitude of the northernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 37° 6'.
  • The latitude of the southernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 8°4'.
  • The mainland of India extends between 68°7'E and 97°25'E longitudes.
  • The equator represents the zero degrees latitude.
  • The equator is the longest latitude.
  • All latitudes are parallel to the equator.

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