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Which Indian states share common frontiers with China?
Which Indian states share common frontiers with China?
Which Union Territory of India does not have a land boundary?
Which Union Territory of India does not have a land boundary?
What is the easternmost longitude of India?
What is the easternmost longitude of India?
Which island groups of India lie in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal?
Which island groups of India lie in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal?
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Which strait separates Sri Lanka from India?
Which strait separates Sri Lanka from India?
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Study Notes
Indian Ocean and India's Geography
- The Indian Ocean is divided into two seas: the Arabian Sea (west) and the Bay of Bengal (east) by the Indian landmass south of 22° north latitude.
- The east-west extent of the Indian landmass appears smaller than its north-south extent.
- The Standard Meridian of India (82°30'E) passes through Mirzapur and is used as the standard time for the entire country.
Latitude and Day-Night Duration
- The latitudinal extent of India affects the duration of day and night, with longer days in the north and longer nights in the south.
- The difference in day and night durations is minimal at Kanniyakumari (southernmost point) but significant in Kashmir (northernmost point).
India's Location and Global Connectivity
- India is strategically located between East and West Asia, serving as a southward extension of the Asian continent.
- The Indian landmass connects Europe (West) and East Asia (East) through trans Indian Ocean routes, facilitating trade and cultural exchange.
- The Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean, enabling India to establish close contact with:
- West Asia, Africa, and Europe from its western coast
- Southeast and East Asia from its eastern coast
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Explore facts about the Indian Ocean and how the Standard Meridian of India influences time zones in the country. Learn about the geographic features that influence day and night durations.
