Correct option is A
Introduction
The southernmost point of the Indian Union is the
Indira Point, which is located in the Great Nicobar Island of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Its geographical coordinate is approximately
6° 45' N latitude. Note that the mainland's southernmost point is Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari) at 8° 4' N, but the question asks for the boundary in the Bay of Bengal, which includes the islands.
Information Booster
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Southernmost Point: The absolute southernmost point of the Indian Union is
Indira Point.
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Location: Indira Point is situated on the Great Nicobar Island.
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Latitude: The latitude of this point is
6° 45' N.
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Mainland Southern Tip: The southernmost tip of the Indian mainland is
Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) at 8° 4' N.
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Significance: This latitude marks the furthest extent of India's territory towards the equator.
Additional Points
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5° 45' N and
7° 4' N: These latitudes are incorrect approximations of the southernmost extent of the Indian Union.
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8° 4' N: This is the latitude of the
southernmost point of the Indian mainland (Kanyakumari), but not the entire Indian Union, which includes the islands.