9 Questions
What is the total length of India's coastline, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep?
7,516.6 km
What type of mountains are located in the northwest, north, and northeast of India?
Fold mountains
What is the approximate latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the Indian mainland?
30 degrees
Which of the following seas is located on the east of India?
Bay of Bengal
What is the approximate time difference between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh?
2 hours
What factor influences the duration of day and night as one moves from south to north in India?
Latitudinal extent
Match the following geographical features with their descriptions:
Young fold mountains = Located in the northwest, north, and northeast of India Arabian Sea = Located on the west side of India Bay of Bengal = Located on the east side of India Standard Meridian of India = Passes through Mirzapur and used as the standard time for the country
Match the following measurements with their corresponding values:
Land boundary of India = Approximately 15,200 km Total coastline of India = 7,516.6 km including Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Latitudinal extent of Indian mainland = About 30° East-west time lag in India = Two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh
Match the following latitudes with their corresponding effects:
22° north latitude = Where India begins to taper towards the Indian Ocean South of 22° north latitude = Divides Indian Ocean into Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal Standard Meridian of India (82°30'E) = Used as standard time for the whole country Moving from south to north in India = Influences duration of day and night
Test your knowledge about the geography of India, including its land boundaries, coastline, and mountain ranges. Explore how India is divided by its geographical features into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
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