Geography of India's Mainland

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What is the approximate longitudinal extent of India?

2,933 km

6°45' N

30 degrees (correct)

3,214 km

Why does the distance between two longitudes decrease towards the poles?

Due to the curvature of the Earth

Because of the Coriolis effect

Because of the equatorial bulge

Because longitudes converge at the poles (correct)

What is the reason for the difference between the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India?

Effect of Coriolis force

Distance between longitudes decreases towards the poles

India's location in the tropics

Distance between latitudes remains constant (correct)

How far does India's territorial limit extend into the sea?

12 nautical miles Signup and view all the answers

Where does India's southern boundary extend in the Bay of Bengal?

6°45' N latitude Signup and view all the answers

What type of zone does the southern part of India lie in?

Tropics Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a time difference of nearly two hours between the easternmost and westernmost parts of India?

Due to variations in longitude causing different sunrise times Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of selecting the standard meridian in multiples of 7°30' of longitude for countries?

To minimize confusion in time differences within the country Signup and view all the answers

Why is Indian Standard Time (IST) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 5 hours and 30 minutes?

To accommodate the vast east-to-west extent of India Signup and view all the answers

What physical barriers have contributed to the unique regional identity of the Indian subcontinent?

The Himalayas and other mountain ranges Signup and view all the answers

What role have the Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges played historically in relation to the Indian subcontinent?

Served as natural boundaries against invaders from the northwest Signup and view all the answers

Why are there multiple standard meridians in some countries with vast east-to-west extents?

Because of geographical constraints in establishing a single standard meridian Signup and view all the answers

Geography of India's Mainland

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Questions and Answers

What is the approximate longitudinal extent of India?

Why does the distance between two longitudes decrease towards the poles?

What is the reason for the difference between the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India?

How far does India's territorial limit extend into the sea?

Where does India's southern boundary extend in the Bay of Bengal?

What type of zone does the southern part of India lie in?

Why is there a time difference of nearly two hours between the easternmost and westernmost parts of India?

What is the significance of selecting the standard meridian in multiples of 7°30' of longitude for countries?

Why is Indian Standard Time (IST) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 5 hours and 30 minutes?

What physical barriers have contributed to the unique regional identity of the Indian subcontinent?

What role have the Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges played historically in relation to the Indian subcontinent?

Why are there multiple standard meridians in some countries with vast east-to-west extents?

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