Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Cape Comorin
Explanation:
The southernmost point of the Indian mainland is known as Cape Comorin, which is the former name of Kanyakumari, a town in Tamil Nadu.
While both names are used, Cape Comorin is the traditional and geographic name for this specific point.
- Kanyakumari (formerly Cape Comorin) lies at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean.
- It is famous for its sunrise and sunset views, especially during the equinox.
Information Booster:
Extreme Points of India
Direction | Location Name | State/Union Territory | Notable Info |
Northernmost | Indira Col, Siachen Glacier | Ladakh | Located in the Karakoram range, under military control |
Southernmost (mainland) | Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) | Tamil Nadu | Meeting point of Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean |
Southernmost (overall) | Indira Point, Great Nicobar Island | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Submerged during 2004 tsunami, now marked with a lighthouse |
Easternmost | Kibithu | Arunachal Pradesh | Close to the Indo-China border |
Westernmost | Guhar Moti (also known as Ghuar Mota) | Gujarat | Located in Kutch region, near the India-Pakistan border |
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