Geography · Physical Geography of India
India's geographical dimensions show a noticeable variation in distances measured along different directions. Although the latitudinal and longitudinal span of India is nearly the same in degrees (about 30°), the actual north–south distance is significantly greater than the east–west distance. Which one of the following best explains this difference?
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- 1The Earth's shape causes meridional distances to remain relatively constant while longitudinal distances vary with latitude
- 2The axial tilt of the Earth alters east–west distances more than north–south distances in tropical regions
- 3The convergence of meridians reduces east–west distances toward higher latitudes, while latitudinal spacing remains uniform✓
- 4India's northern mountain systems increase longitudinal spread while the southern peninsula limits east–west expansion
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The convergence of meridians reduces east–west distances toward higher latitudes, while latitudinal spacing remains uniform
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