Geography of India

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What are the geographical boundaries of India?

The Arabian Sea in the west, the Bay of Bengal in the east, and the Indian Ocean in the south.

What is the population of India since 2011?

More than one hundred twenty crores.

What is the approximate area of India?

About 3.28 million sq. km.

How many time zones are there in Russia?

11 Signup and view all the answers

In which hemisphere is India located?

In the northern hemisphere. Signup and view all the answers

Through which latitudes does the main land of India extend?

Between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitudes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Indian Standard Time based on?

The Indian Standard Time is based on the longitude of 82°30'E, which is also termed as the Standard Meridian of India. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main parallel ranges of the Himalayas?

The three main parallel ranges of the Himalayas are the Great Himalaya (or Himadri), the Middle Himalaya (or Himachal), and the Shiwalik. Signup and view all the answers

How many countries share land boundaries with India?

Seven Signup and view all the answers

Where are the Northern Indian plains located?

The Northern Indian plains lie to the south of the Himalayas. Signup and view all the answers

What is the longitudinal extent of India?

29° Signup and view all the answers

How many time zones does Canada have?

six Signup and view all the answers

How is the Indian Standard Time related to the local time?

changes by four minutes for every one degree of longitude Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main parallel ranges of the Himalayas?

Great Himalaya or Himadri, Middle Himalaya or Himachal, Shiwalik Signup and view all the answers

Where are the Northern Indian plains located?

to the south of the Himalayas Signup and view all the answers

What are the four major geographical boundaries of India?

The lofty Himalayas in the north, the Arabian Sea in the west, the Bay of Bengal in the east, and the Indian Ocean in the south. Signup and view all the answers

What are the approximate north-south and east-west extents of India?

Approximately 3,200 km from Ladakh to Kanyakumari in the north-south direction, and about 2,900 km from Arunachal Pradesh to Kuchchh in the east-west direction. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the diverse landforms found in India?

Lofty mountains, the Great Indian Desert, the Northern Plains, uneven plateau surface, coasts, and islands. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer for the locational setting of India?

The Tropic of Cancer passes almost halfway through the country, positioning India in the northern hemisphere. Signup and view all the answers

How does the diversity of India contribute to its unity as a nation?

The diversity in climate, vegetation, wildlife, language, and culture is reflected in traditions that bind the nation as one. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Geographical Boundaries of India

India's geographical boundaries are bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south, the Arabian Sea to the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal to the southeast.
It shares land boundaries with seven countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Population and Area of India

The population of India as of 2011 is approximately 1.21 billion.
The approximate area of India is 3,287,590 square kilometers.

Location and Time Zones

India is located in the Northern Hemisphere, extending from 8°4’N to 37°6’N latitude and 68°7’E to 97°25’E longitude.
India follows a single time zone, known as the Indian Standard Time (IST), which is based on the 82°30’E longitude.
IST is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Himalayan Ranges

The three main parallel ranges of the Himalayas are the Great Himalayas, the Middle Himalayas, and the Shiwalik Hills.

Indian Plains and Landforms

The Northern Indian plains are located between the Himalayas and the Deccan Plateau.
The longitudinal extent of India is approximately 3,200 kilometers from west to east.
India's diverse landforms include mountains, plateaus, plains, and islands.

Significance of the Tropic of Cancer

The Tropic of Cancer passes through the center of India, dividing the country into two parts: the northern tropic and the southern tropic regions.
The Tropic of Cancer plays a significant role in India's locational setting, influencing the country's climate, vegetation, and overall geography.

Unity of India

The diversity of India's geography, culture, and people contributes to its unity as a nation, with its varied landforms, climates, and natural resources binding the country together.

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Learn about the vast geographical expanse of India, including its boundaries, area, and major geographic features like the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean.