What is the total approximate latitudinal extent of India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) 30°.

• The latitudinal extent of India is from 8°4'N to 37°6'N.

• The total difference between the northernmost and southernmost points is approximately 30°.

This range gives India its vast geographical span, contributing to its diverse climates and ecological zones.

• The southernmost point of India is Indira Point (in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands), located at 6°45'N.

• The northernmost point is at the Siachen Glacier in Ladakh, around 37°6'N.

• The latitudinal extent affects the country’s climate, which ranges from tropical in the south to temperate and cold in the north.