India's north-south distance is 3,214 km. What is the east-west distance?
A4,100 km
B2,933 km
C3,214 km
D1,500 km
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2,933 km
1. Both extents are about 30 degrees.
2. East to west measures only 2,933 km.
3. Longitude spacing shrinks towards the poles.
_Source: syllabus India Physical Environment, Chapter 1, India Location._
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