Geography of India

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Download our mobile app to listen on the go

Get App

Questions and Answers

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?

Bay of Bengal (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

2 hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Latitudinal extent (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying