Consider the following statements. a) The latitudinal extent of Rajasthan is 23.3 S to 30.12 N. b) The longitudinal extent of Rajasthan is 69.30 W to 78.17 E. c) The total area of Rajasthan is 3,42,239 sq km. d) Rajasthan's shape looks like an irregular Rhomboid or Rhombus. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements. a) The latitudinal extent of Rajasthan is 23.3 S to 30.12 N. b) The longitudinal extent of Rajasthan is 69.30 W to 78.17 E. c) The total area of Rajasthan is 3,42,239 sq km. d) Rajasthan's shape looks like an irregular Rhomboid or Rhombus. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer c and d only

The correct answer is c and d only.

Key Points

  •  The total area of Rajasthan is 3,42,239 sq km.
    • i.e. 1,32,140 sq mile
  • The state's geographical location
    • 23.3 N to 30.12 North latitude
    • 69.30 E to 78.17 East longitude

Additional Information

  • Rajasthan is the largest state in India.
  • The Present Rajasthan was made on 1 November 1956.
  • In geographical knowledge, it was once a part of Gondwana land.
    • Gondwana used to be the southern part of the supercontinent Pangea.
  • Rajasthan's shape looks like an irregular Rhomboid or Rhombus.

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