Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements:

  1. The southern part of India lies within the tropics, while the northern part lies in the subtropical or warm temperate zone.
  2. India’s latitudinal location contributes to variations in its landforms, climate, soils and natural vegetation.
  3. India’s north-south extent is approximately 2,933 km, while its east-west extent is approximately 3,214 km.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
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