Geography of India
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What is the total length of India's coastline, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep?

  • 7,516.6 km (correct)
  • 15,200 km
  • 22 degrees north latitude
  • 30 degrees
  • What type of mountains are located in the northwest, north, and northeast of India?

  • Volcanic mountains
  • Plateau mountains
  • Fault-block mountains
  • Fold mountains (correct)
  • What is the approximate latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the Indian mainland?

  • 30 degrees (correct)
  • 60 degrees
  • 15 degrees
  • 45 degrees
  • Which of the following seas is located on the east of India?

    <p>Bay of Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate time difference between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh?

    <p>2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor influences the duration of day and night as one moves from south to north in India?

    <p>Latitudinal extent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following geographical features with their descriptions:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following measurements with their corresponding values:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following latitudes with their corresponding effects:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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