The longitudes of main land of India extends between ________.

A 68°7' E and 97°25' E
B 68°.7' W and 97°25' W
C 68°7' N and 97°25' N
D 68°7' S and 97°25' S

Correct Answer: 68°7' E and 97°25' E

The mainland extends between latitudes 8° 4' and 37° 6' north, longitudes 68° 7' and 97° 25' east and measures about 3,214 km from north to south between the extreme latitudes and about 2,933 km from east to west between the extreme longitudes.
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