Geography of India Overview

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What is the total land area of India?

India occupies approximately 3,287,263 square kilometers.

Which country has the largest population in the world?

China has the largest population in the world.

What percentage of India's population is under 25 years old?

Approximately 30% of India's population is under 25 years old.

Name the major mountain ranges in India.

The major mountain ranges in India are the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, and the Eastern Ghats. Signup and view all the answers

What are the latitudinal coordinates of India?

India lies primarily between latitudes 8°N and 37°N. Signup and view all the answers

What are the longitudinal coordinates of India?

India lies primarily between longitudes 68°E and 97°E. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries share a border with India?

India shares borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Myanmar. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three distinct seasons experienced in India?

India experiences a monsoon climate with three distinct seasons: winter, summer, and monsoon. Signup and view all the answers

What type of government does India have?

Democratic parliamentary system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following major religions is NOT prominently practiced in India?

Judaism Signup and view all the answers

Who were influential leaders during India's independence movement?

Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru Signup and view all the answers

Which body of water is strategically important for India's trade routes?

Indian Ocean Signup and view all the answers

How many states and union territories make up the government of India?

28 states, 8 union territories Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of India's cultural diversity?

Having a homogeneous social structure without any caste or class divisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of English in India?

It serves as a link language across the country's many languages and dialects. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about India's caste system is accurate?

The caste system has historically influenced societal structures and relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge associated with urbanization in India?

Depletion of resources and environmental pollution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about rural India is accurate?

Rural areas are characterized by traditional agricultural practices and a slower pace of social and cultural change. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

India occupies approximately 3,287,263 square kilometers, making it the seventh largest country in the world by land area. It shares borders with several neighboring nations, including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Myanmar.

At present, India has an estimated population of nearly 1.4 billion people, ranking second only to China in terms of population size. The country has one of the youngest populations in the world, with approximately 30% of the population aged below 25 years old.

Geographically, India is diverse with mountains, valleys, plateaus, plains, deserts, and coastlines. The mountain ranges including the Himalayas located in the northernmost region, which extend southwards from the border with Tibet (China), stretching to cover most of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and extending eastward to West Bengal. The Western Ghats range runs parallel along the western coast of the peninsula while the Eastern Ghats stretch along the eastern coast, from Maharashtra to Odisha.

Latitude and longitude coordinates are crucial in understanding geographic location. India lies primarily between latitudes 8°N and 37°N, and longitudes 68°E and 97°E. Being located in the Northern Hemisphere, India experiences a monsoon climate, with three distinct seasons: winter, summer, and monsoon.

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Explore key geographical and demographic facts about India, including its land area, population size, diverse geography, and climate. Learn about the various mountain ranges, plateaus, and coastlines that define the country's landscape.