Question

How is the latitudinal spread of India advantageous to her?

Answer 1

There are three major advantages of latitudinal extent-

1. Tropic of cancer (23 1/2°) - It divides India into 2 parts. The southern part is in the tropical zone while the northern part is in the temperate zone. Therefore biodiversity in India is exceptional.
2. It also brings climatic diversity in India which has many advantages.
3. As we move from Kanyakumari to Jammu and Kashmir duration of the day and night decreases by more than 4 1/2 hours.
4. We have places of all climates. It makes India a subcontinent.