Geography of India: Size and Location
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What are the latitudes that bound India?

  • 8°4’N and 37°6’N (correct)
  • 15,200km and 7516.6km
  • 22°N and 82°30’E
  • 23°30’N and 68°7’E

    • What is the total area of India?

  • 2.4% of the total geographical area of the world
  • 7516.6km
  • 7th largest country in the world
  • 3.28 million square km (correct)

    • What divides India into almost two equal parts?

  • Lakshadweep Islands
  • Arabian Sea
  • Tropic of Cancer (correct)
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands

    • Why is there a time lag of 2 hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh?

    <p>Standard Meridian of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountains are located in the northwest, north, and northeast of India?

    <p>Young fold mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What 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

    What is the significance of India's central location at the head of the Indian Ocean?

    <p>It provides strategic access to the trans-Indian Ocean routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the long coastline been beneficial to India in terms of international trade and relations?

    <p>It has allowed India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe from the western coast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are India's relationships through land routes considered older than its maritime contacts?

    <p>The various passes across the mountains in the north have provided passages to ancient travelers, contributing to older land route relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does India's physical geography contribute to its strategic position in South Asia?

    <p>India shares its land boundaries with Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, enhancing its strategic importance in South Asia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Peninsular Plateau play in India's varied land forms?

    <p>It constitutes one of the ancient landmasses on the earth’s surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Deccan Plateau contribute to India's connections with other regions?

    <p>It protrudes into the Indian Ocean, enabling close contact with West Asia, Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is significant about India's contacts with the world through land routes?

    <p>They are much older than her maritime contacts and have contributed to the exchange of ideas and commodities since ancient times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about India's position in South Asia?

    <p>India shares its land boundaries with a diverse range of countries in South Asia as well as having southern neighbors across the sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the trans-Indian Ocean route contribute to India's strategic positioning?

    <p>It connects countries of East Asia and provides a strategic central location for India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is remarkable about India's influence on other regions?

    <p>The influence of Indian numerals, decimal system, spices, muslin, and other merchandise reached many parts of the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    India's Geography

    • India is bounded by latitudes 8°4’N and 37°6’N.
    • The total area of India is approximately 3.28 million square kilometers.

    India's Division

    • The Tropic of Cancer divides India into almost two equal parts.

    Time Zone

    • There is a time lag of 2 hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh due to the longitudinal extent of India.

    Mountain Ranges

    • The Himalayan mountain range is located in the northwest, north, and northeast of India.

    Day and Night Duration

    • The duration of day and night varies as one moves from south to north in India due to the latitudinal extent of the country.

    Central Location

    • India's central location at the head of the Indian Ocean has significance in influencing international trade and relations.

    Coastline Benefits

    • India's long coastline has been beneficial for international trade and relations.

    Land Routes

    • India's relationships through land routes are considered older than its maritime contacts.
    • India's physical geography contributes to its strategic position in South Asia.

    Peninsular Plateau

    • The Peninsular Plateau plays a significant role in India's varied land forms.

    Deccan Plateau

    • The Deccan Plateau contributes to India's connections with other regions.

    Land Route Significance

    • India's contacts with the world through land routes are significant.

    Unique Position

    • India's position in South Asia is unique.

    Trans-Indian Ocean Route

    • The trans-Indian Ocean route contributes to India's strategic positioning.

    Influence on Regions

    • India's influence on other regions is remarkable.

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