India - Size and Location

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What divides India into almost two equal parts?

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The Tropic of Cancer (23° 30'N)

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What is the area of India?

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3.28 million square km

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What percentage of the world's total geographical area does India account for?

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About 2.4 percent

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What is the latitudinal extent of India?

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Between 8°4'N and 37°6'N

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What is the longitudinal extent of India?

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Between 68°7'E and 97°25'E

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What is the southernmost point of the Indian Union?

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Indira Point

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What is the total length of India's coastline including islands?

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7,516.6 km

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Which ocean does India have a long coastline on?

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Indian Ocean

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What is the Standard Meridian of India?

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82°30'E

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Why was 82°30'E selected as the Standard Meridian of India?

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It is the time taken as standard time for the whole country.