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In which hemisphere does India lie?
ANorthern Hemisphere
BSouthern Hemisphere
CEastern Hemisphere only
DWestern Hemisphere only
CBSEClass 9 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 6 · Topic 1
India's Geographical Location
India is located in South Asia, extending from the snow-covered Himalayas in the north to the tropical rainforests near the equatorial regio
Core concept
India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, between latitudes 8°4' N and 37°6' N, and longitudes 68°7' E and 97°25' E, giving it a mix of tropical and subtropical climates.
How it works
The Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of India, dividing the country into roughly two halves with different climatic characteristics.
Why it matters
India's strategic location, with the Indian Ocean to its south, has historically made it central to trade routes connecting Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Key detail
India's mainland stretches about 3,214 km from north to south and about 2,933 km from east to west, making it a vast country with diverse geography.
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• India lies in the Northern Hemisphere.
• India spans latitudes 8°4' N to 37°6' N.
• The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India.
• This gives India tropical and subtropical climates.
• The Indian Ocean lies to India's south.
• India's location made it central to historic trade routes.
• India's mainland spans about 3,214 km north-south.
• India spans about 2,933 km east-west.