Ch-1: India Size And Location

Question 1

In which hemisphere india is lying?

Answer 1

Northern hemisphere

Question 2

Latitude and longitude of india?

Answer 2

8°4’N and 37°6’N
68°7’E and 97°25’E

Question 3

Tropic of cancer?

Answer 3

23°30N

Question 4

Southern most point of Indian union? What’s its location degree wise?

Answer 4

Indira point submerged under sea water in 2004 during tsunami . 6°45’N

Question 5

Land mass of india

Answer 5

3.28 million sq km
2.4% of total geographical area

Question 6

Land boundary and length of coastline?

Answer 6

15,200 km
Including Andaman Nicobar and lakshadweep 7.516.6km

Question 7

Standard meridian of India?

Answer 7

82°30E passing through mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh

Question 8

Difference of time between IST and GMT?

Answer 8

IST is 5hr 30min/5°30’E ahead from GMT

Question 9

Length and width of India?

Answer 9

Length - 3214
Width - 2933

Question 10

Suez cannal

Answer 10

1869
Distance reduced- 7000km india to Europe

Question 11

Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel named?

Answer 11

Palk strait and gulf of Mannar

Question 12

What is the total area of India?

Answer 12

3.287 million square kilometers.

Question 13

True or False: India is the seventh-largest country in the world.

Answer 13

True.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: India is located in the ______ hemisphere.

Answer 14

Northern and Eastern.

Question 15

Which two oceans border India?

Answer 15

The Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.

Question 16

What is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland?

Answer 16

Indira Point.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which of the following states is located in the northeastern part of India? A) Gujarat B) Assam C) Punjab

Answer 17

B) Assam.

Question 18

What is the approximate latitude range of India?

Answer 18

8°4’ N to 37°6’ N.

Question 19

True or False: India shares its borders with seven countries.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

What is the westernmost point of India?

Answer 20

Guhar Moti.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The Tropic of Cancer passes through ______ states in India.

Answer 21

eight.

Question 22

Which major mountain range separates India from its northern neighbors?

Answer 22

The Himalayas.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a neighboring country of India? A) Nepal B) Bhutan C) Japan

Answer 23

C) Japan.

Question 24

What is the easternmost point of India?

Answer 24

Kibithu.

Question 25

True or False: India has a coastline of about 7,516 kilometers.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

What is the capital city of India?

Answer 26

New Delhi.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the ______.

Answer 27

Bay of Bengal.

Question 28

What is the significance of the Indian Ocean for India?

Answer 28

It is crucial for maritime trade and strategic security.

Question 29

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is the longest river in India? A) Ganga B) Yamuna C) Godavari

Answer 29

A) Ganga.

Question 30

What is the area of India in comparison to the total land area of the world?

Answer 30

It accounts for about 2.4%.

Question 31

True or False: India has a land boundary of approximately 15,200 kilometers.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

What are the two groups of islands that are part of India?

Answer 32

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: The northern boundary of India is marked by the ______.

Answer 33

Himalayan mountain ranges.

Question 34

What is the geographical feature that forms the southern boundary of India?

Answer 34

The Indian Ocean.

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Which state in India has a coastline along the Arabian Sea? A) West Bengal B) Kerala C) Uttar Pradesh

Answer 35

B) Kerala.

Question 36

What is the main reason for India's diverse climate?

Answer 36

Its vast size and varied topography.

Question 37

True or False: India is located entirely in the tropical zone.

Answer 37

False.