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Q31 (CDS-II/2016) Geography › Maps & Locations › Indian political geography Answer Verified

If the latitude and, longitudinal extent of an Indian State/UT is 15°4800 N to 14°53 15N and 74°2013E to 74°4033// E, then which one of the following is that State/UT?

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Your answer:  ·  Correct: C
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The provided coordinates, 15°48'00" N to 14°53'15" N latitude and 74°20'13" E to 74°40'33" E longitude, correspond to the state of Goa. Geographically, Goa is situated on the western coast of India. In contrast, Delhi is located much further north at approximately 28°N to 29°N latitude and 77°E longitude [1]. Chandigarh is also located in the northern region at roughly 30°N latitude [2]. Puducherry (specifically the main enclave) is located further south at approximately 11°N latitude. The latitudinal range of 14°N to 15°N and longitudinal range around 74°E specifically pinpoints the coastal state of Goa [2]. These coordinates define the spatial extent of the state within the Indian subcontinent's overall range of 8°N to 37°N latitude and 68°E to 97°E longitude.

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  1. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 1: Locating Places on the Earth > DON'T MISS OUT > p. 16
  2. [2] Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 1: Locating Places on the Earth > DON'T MISS OUT > p. 19
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