The lines of latitude and longitude are used for accurately specifying location of any place or region. Use the atlas and correct the following statement: 'India is a very extensive country and lies totally in the southern Hemisphere of the globe. The country’s mainland lies between 8 degree N and 50 degree N longitude and 68 degree S and 9 degree E latitude.'

The lines of latitude and longitude are used for accurately specifying

1.	The lines of latitude and longitude are used for accurately specifying location of any place or region. Use the atlas and correct the following statement: 'India is a very extensive country and lies totally in the southern Hemisphere of the globe. The country’s mainland lies between 8 degree N and 50 degree N longitude and 68 degree S and 9 degree E latitude.'
Answer» The given statement is wrong.Explanation:India LIES in Northern and EASTERN hemisphere. The country is SITUATED north of the equator between 8°04' to 37°06' north LATITUDE and 68°07' to 97°25' east longitude.