12 Questions
What is the approximate length of India's land boundary?
15,200 km
What is the total length of the coastline of the mainland of India, including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep?
7,516.6 km
What is the significance of 22° north latitude in India's geography?
It marks the beginning of the tapering of India's landmass
Why is the difference between the duration of day and night hardly felt at Kanniyakumari but not so in Kashmir?
Due to the difference in latitude
What is the significance of the Indian landmass being a southward extension of the Asian continent?
It makes India a bridge between the East and the West
Why is the time along the Standard Meridian of India taken as the standard time for the whole country?
To avoid time lag across the country
What is the strategic advantage of India's location?
Having a central location between Europe and East Asia
What is unique about India's coastline?
It is the only country with a long coastline on the Indian Ocean
What was the effect of the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869?
India's distance from Europe decreased by 7,000 km
Why is the Indian Ocean named after India?
India has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean
Which of the following regions is NOT connected to India through the Indian Ocean?
North America
What is the significance of the Deccan Peninsula?
It protrudes into the Indian Ocean, facilitating contact with other regions
Test your knowledge of India's geography, including its size, land boundaries, coastline, and Standard Meridian. Learn why the duration of day and night varies across different regions of India.
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