Question

Which of the following latitudinal and longitudinal extents accurately represent Kerala’s geographical location?

• A. 8° 17' N to 12° 47' N and 74° 27' E to 77° 37' E
• B. 7° 10' N to 13° 20' N and 73° 00' E to 78° 00' E
• C. 8° 30' N to 13° 00' N and 74° 00' E to 78° 00' E
• D. 7° 45' N to 12° 50' N and 74° 10' E to 77° 50' E

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 8° 17' N to 12° 47' N and 74° 27' E to 77° 37' E

• Correct Answer: Option A ) 8° 17' N to 12° 47' N and 74° 27' E to 77° 37' E

• Latitudinal extent: 8° 17' N to 12° 47' N (from south to north)

• Longitudinal extent: 74° 27' E to 77° 37' E (from west to east)

• These coordinates accurately describe Kerala's geographical position:

• The southernmost point of Kerala is at approximately 8° 17' N latitude

• The northernmost point extends to 12° 47' N latitude

• The western boundary along the Arabian Sea is at 74° 27' E longitude

• The eastern boundary along the Western Ghats is at 77° 37' E longitude