Question 2337
Consider the following statements: 1. The westernmost point of India is located in the Lakshadweep islands. 2. The easternmost point of India is situated in Assam. 3. The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India is about 30 degrees. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
Answer
3 only
Why?
The correct answer is 3 only . Key Points The westernmost point of India is located in the state of Gujarat. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect . The Indian easternmost point is located in Arunachal Pradesh. hence, statement 2 is incorrect . The main land extends between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N and longitudes 68°7 'E and 97°25' E thus latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India are roughly about 30 degrees. So statement 3 is also correct .
