A geographical grid has : 1. Lines that run east to west around the globe to mark latitude 2. Lines that run north to south from north pole to south pole indicate longitude Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A geographical grid is a network of intersecting lines used to identify the precise location of any point on the Earth's surface. Both statements are fundamental concepts of physical geography.

• Statement 1 is correct: Latitudes, also known as parallels, are imaginary horizontal lines that run east to west around the globe. They measure the angular distance of a place north or south of the Equator (0°).
• Statement 2 is correct: Longitudes, or meridians, are imaginary vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. They indicate the angular distance of a place east or west of the Prime Meridian (0°).

The intersection of these two sets of lines creates the grid system. According to NCERT Class 6 Geography (The Earth: Our Habitat), this coordinate system is essential for global navigation, time calculation, and mapping.