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Geography of India: Chapter 9 Quiz

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What is the total land area of India?

32,87,263 km²

Which is the highest point on land in India?

Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)

How many states and union territories are there in India?

28 States and 9 Union Territories

What is the significance of the name 'India' and 'Bharat'?

India got its name from the word Indus, which originates from the Old Persian word Hindu. Bharat is recognised by the Indian Constitution as the official name of the country. Signup and view all the answers

How does India's population and area rank globally?

India is the world's seventh largest country by area and the second largest by population. Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the name 'India'?

The word 'India' originates from the Old Persian word Hindu, which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word Sindhu. Signup and view all the answers

Describe India's geographical diversity as a sub-continent.

India is a sub-continent with great diversity in climate, vegetation types, relief features, and a large population amalgamated with various cultures, religions, and economic backgrounds. Signup and view all the answers

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Geography of India

India's total land area is approximately 3.28 million square kilometers.

Geography and Climate

The highest point on land in India is Mount Kangchenjunga, located in the Himalayas, with a height of 8,598 meters above sea level.

Administration

India is divided into 29 states and 7 union territories.

Etymology

The name 'India' is derived from the Indus River, while 'Bharat' is the Hindi name for India, named after the ancient king Bharata.
The origin of the name 'India' is from the Sanskrit word 'Sindhu', which referred to the Indus River.

Global Rankings

India is the 7th largest country in terms of land area and 2nd most populous country globally, with a population of over 1.38 billion people.

Geographical Diversity

India is a sub-continent with diverse geographical features, including the Himalayan mountains, Indo-Gangetic Plain, Eastern and Western Ghats, and the Deccan Plateau, supporting a wide range of climates and ecosystems.

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Test your knowledge on the location and physiography of India by identifying its extent on the world map, understanding its political divisions, and becoming familiar with the physiographic divisions. Learn about India's significance as the seventh largest country by area and the second largest by population.