India: Size and Location
India's coordinate position, its central location in Asia, and its maritime neighbors.
Key Questions
- 1Why is the 82°30'E longitude chosen as the Standard Meridian of India?
- 2How has India's location influenced its trade routes since ancient times?
- 3What is the significance of the Indira Point?
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