{"id":29747,"date":"2024-02-26T05:46:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T05:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=29747"},"modified":"2024-02-26T05:46:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T05:46:55","slug":"geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Geographical Location and Extension &#8211; UPSC World Geography Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-geography?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Geography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The geographical location and extension of a region serve as fundamental components in understanding its physical and cultural characteristics. Whether examining a vast continent or a small island nation, the spatial context provides crucial insights into its environmental features, natural resources, climate patterns, and human settlements. From the towering peaks of mountain ranges to the sprawling expanses of deserts, each geographical location offers a unique setting that shapes the lives and activities of its inhabitants. Furthermore, the extension of a region delineates its boundaries and territorial extent, influencing geopolitical dynamics, economic interactions, and social connections both within and beyond its borders. Thus, comprehending the geographical location and extension of a place forms the cornerstone of geographical analysis and exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/42nAK6DDj6EEjXOY1dwADQoImJVlNu8zeuXckHx3jFkXT-bgEAXSDdmXP486XBShifVBoKX69HM4s_UJSwrNa6U97EIVLx6ut1E8VISJDEG6wkryzIv_J0KSSTdcT8aV3QeTeqtnVdCYfHyS4R6-tzw\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The Indian subcontinent <\/strong>occupies a central position in Asia, positioned between the East and West. India serves as the southernmost extension of the Asian continent. Geographically, the Indian mainland extends from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south and from Arunachal Pradesh in the east to Gujarat in the west. India&#8217;s territorial jurisdiction also encompasses the sea, extending up to 12 nautical miles (21.9 kilometres) from its coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d69cf6b4b17\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d69cf6b4b17\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#GEOGRAPHICAL_LOCATION\" title=\"GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION\">GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#SIZE_OF_INDIA\" title=\"SIZE OF INDIA\">SIZE OF INDIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#INDIAS_COASTLINE\" title=\"INDIA&#8217;S COASTLINE\">INDIA&#8217;S COASTLINE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#SIGNIFICANCE_OF_INDIAS_LOCATION\" title=\"SIGNIFICANCE OF INDIA&#8217;S LOCATION\">SIGNIFICANCE OF INDIA&#8217;S LOCATION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Geographical_Features_of_India\" title=\"(FAQs) &#8211; Geographical Features of India\">(FAQs) &#8211; Geographical Features of India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#1_What_is_the_geographical_location_of_the_Indian_subcontinent_within_Asia\" title=\"1. What is the geographical location of the Indian subcontinent within Asia?\">1. What is the geographical location of the Indian subcontinent within Asia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#2_How_is_Indias_mainland_geographically_demarcated\" title=\"2. How is India&#8217;s mainland geographically demarcated?\">2. How is India&#8217;s mainland geographically demarcated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#3_What_is_the_extent_of_Indias_territorial_limit_at_sea\" title=\"3. What is the extent of India&#8217;s territorial limit at sea?\">3. What is the extent of India&#8217;s territorial limit at sea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#4_What_are_the_latitudinal_and_north-south_extents_of_India\" title=\"4. What are the latitudinal and north-south extents of India?\">4. What are the latitudinal and north-south extents of India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#5_In_which_hemispheres_is_India_entirely_located\" title=\"5. In which hemispheres is India entirely located?\">5. In which hemispheres is India entirely located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#6_How_does_the_Tropic_of_Cancer_divide_India\" title=\"6. How does the Tropic of Cancer divide India?\">6. How does the Tropic of Cancer divide India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#7_What_is_the_significance_of_the_longitude_82%C2%B030%E2%80%B2_East_in_India\" title=\"7. What is the significance of the longitude 82\u00b030\u2032 East in India?\">7. What is the significance of the longitude 82\u00b030\u2032 East in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#8_How_large_is_India_in_terms_of_landmass\" title=\"8. How large is India in terms of landmass?\">8. How large is India in terms of landmass?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#9_What_is_the_length_of_Indias_coastline\" title=\"9. What is the length of India&#8217;s coastline?\">9. What is the length of India&#8217;s coastline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#10_What_geological_events_contributed_to_Indias_coastline_formation\" title=\"10. What geological events contributed to India&#8217;s coastline formation?\">10. What geological events contributed to India&#8217;s coastline formation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geographical-location-and-extension-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GEOGRAPHICAL_LOCATION\"><\/span><strong>GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Indian mainland spans from latitude 8\u00b04\u2032 north to 37\u00b06\u2032 north and from longitudes 68\u00b07\u2032 east to 97\u00b025\u2032 east.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This results in latitudinal and north-south extents of 3214 km and 2933 km, respectively. India is situated entirely in the northern and eastern hemispheres.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Tropic of Cancer (23\u00b030\u2032 North) passes through the country&#8217;s centre, effectively dividing it into nearly equal halves.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Regions to the north of this latitude constitute North India, while those to the south make up South India.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Additionally, the longitude of 82\u00b030\u2032 East serves as the Indian Standard Meridian, running essentially through the country&#8217;s centre.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SIZE_OF_INDIA\"><\/span><strong>SIZE OF INDIA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India boasts an immense size, ranking as the world&#8217;s seventh-largest country by landmass, covering a total area of 3.28 million square kilometres.\u00a0<\/li><li>The country is demarcated by a land boundary of 15,200 km and a coastal limit, inclusive of its islands, extending for 7,516 km.\u00a0<\/li><li>India encompasses approximately 2.4 percent of the world&#8217;s total land area.<\/li><li>On examining India&#8217;s map, prominent natural features become evident, particularly the presence of youthful fold mountains that form boundaries in the north, northwest, and northeast.\u00a0<\/li><li>The geographical expanse of India from east to west and north to south is approximately 3000 kilometres in both directions.\u00a0<\/li><li>However, the east-west stretch is notably shorter than the north-south stretch.<\/li><li>The considerable distance between the eastern and western extremities of the country results in a time lag in the local time.\u00a0<\/li><li>A notable two-hour time difference exists between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh.\u00a0<\/li><li>Despite this, both regions follow the same time on their clocks due to India adhering to a standard time zone.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Indian Standard Time, aligned with longitude 82.30\u00b0 E, is observed, with Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh serving as the reference point for this time zone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INDIAS_COASTLINE\"><\/span><strong>INDIA&#8217;S COASTLINE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/raPoiz2EQieqMAUDi3jJwSHPP-j3mwRZIHjD7PkNAv0zc0Tv7fQqwvUTRsx1sSeJvF17jVC19vug44-7L-D54_yIl1oJzG_6RsXjj1plsKNRST_xlik4qm5fG_8VZz9LHiZ0oHVp09uoTo0xDQIqjAg\" alt=\"INDIA'S COASTLINE\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>INDIA&#8217;S COASTLINE<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India&#8217;s extensive coastline spans a length of 7516.6 kilometres, encompassing both the mainland coastline of 6100 kilometres and the coastline of Indian islands, which extends for 1197 kilometres.\u00a0<\/li><li>This coastal stretch traverses through 13 states and union territories (UTs) of the country.<\/li><li>The formation of India&#8217;s coastline can be traced back to the geological events associated with the faulting of Gondwanaland during the Cretaceous period.\u00a0<\/li><li>This tectonic activity led to the creation of India&#8217;s straight and regular coastline, a consequence of the process known as Continental Drift.\u00a0<\/li><li>Despite the advantageous length of the coastline, the geological origin resulted in a limited number of naturally favourable harbours along India&#8217;s coast.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the separation and drifting of landmasses following the breakup of Gondwanaland played a crucial role in shaping the Indian subcontinent&#8217;s coastal features. During the Cretaceous or early Tertiary periods, this geological process gave rise to the formation of the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, contributing to the distinctive characteristics of India&#8217;s coastal geography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SIGNIFICANCE_OF_INDIAS_LOCATION\"><\/span><strong>SIGNIFICANCE OF INDIA&#8217;S LOCATION<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India&#8217;s strategic location plays a pivotal role in fostering strong diplomatic ties with other nations.\u00a0<\/li><li>Situated as a subcontinent, India shares land borders with countries to the north and south, enhancing its connectivity with diverse regions.<\/li><li>The southern half of India, extending into the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean, holds significant strategic importance for the country in the realm of international trade.\u00a0<\/li><li>The extensive coastline, coupled with well-established maritime channels, has facilitated heightened interactions between India and the global community.\u00a0<\/li><li>Notably, the Indian Ocean derives its name from India, underscoring the nation&#8217;s central position within this vital water body.<\/li><li>In ancient times, prior to the comprehensive exploration of sea routes, traders and travellers relied on mountain passes to traverse in and out of India.\u00a0<\/li><li>This historical context emphasises the enduring significance of India&#8217;s geographical location in facilitating cross-border movement and trade.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s advantageous positioning in the heart of Asia has been instrumental in fostering trade and promoting active participation in global affairs. The country&#8217;s geographic placement has been a catalyst for its economic and diplomatic engagement with the broader international community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Geographical_Features_of_India\"><\/span><strong>(FAQs) &#8211; Geographical Features of India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_geographical_location_of_the_Indian_subcontinent_within_Asia\"><\/span>1. What is the geographical location of the Indian subcontinent within Asia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The Indian subcontinent is centrally positioned in Asia, serving as the southernmost extension of the continent. It is located between the East and West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_is_Indias_mainland_geographically_demarcated\"><\/span>2. How is India&#8217;s mainland geographically demarcated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Geographically, India&#8217;s mainland extends from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south and from Arunachal Pradesh in the east to Gujarat in the west.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_extent_of_Indias_territorial_limit_at_sea\"><\/span>3. What is the extent of India&#8217;s territorial limit at sea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; India&#8217;s territorial jurisdiction extends up to 12 nautical miles (21.9 kilometres) from its coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_the_latitudinal_and_north-south_extents_of_India\"><\/span>4. What are the latitudinal and north-south extents of India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; India spans from latitude 8\u00b04\u2032 north to 37\u00b06\u2032 north, resulting in latitudinal and north-south extents of 3214 km and 2933 km, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_In_which_hemispheres_is_India_entirely_located\"><\/span>5. In which hemispheres is India entirely located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; India is situated entirely in the northern and eastern hemispheres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_does_the_Tropic_of_Cancer_divide_India\"><\/span>6. How does the Tropic of Cancer divide India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The Tropic of Cancer (23\u00b030\u2032 North) passes through the centre of India, effectively dividing the country into two nearly equal halves &#8211; North India to the north and South India to the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_is_the_significance_of_the_longitude_82%C2%B030%E2%80%B2_East_in_India\"><\/span>7. What is the significance of the longitude 82\u00b030\u2032 East in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Longitude 82\u00b030\u2032 East serves as the Indian Standard Meridian, running through the centre of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_large_is_India_in_terms_of_landmass\"><\/span>8. How large is India in terms of landmass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; India is the world&#8217;s seventh-largest country by landmass, covering a total area of 3.28 million square kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_length_of_Indias_coastline\"><\/span>9. What is the length of India&#8217;s coastline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; India&#8217;s coastline stretches for 7516.6 kilometres, including both mainland and island coastlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_geological_events_contributed_to_Indias_coastline_formation\"><\/span>10. What geological events contributed to India&#8217;s coastline formation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The faulting of Gondwanaland during the Cretaceous period resulted in India&#8217;s straight and regular coastline. 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