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Which parallel of latitude divides India into two equal parts?
Which parallel of latitude divides India into two equal parts?
What is the time difference between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh?
What is the time difference between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh?
What is the Standard Meridian of India?
What is the Standard Meridian of India?
Through which city does the Standard Meridian of India pass?
Through which city does the Standard Meridian of India pass?
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Why is there a difference in day and night durations as you move from south to north?
Why is there a difference in day and night durations as you move from south to north?
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Which state is NOT passed through by the Tropic of Cancer?
Which state is NOT passed through by the Tropic of Cancer?
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In which year was the Suez Canal opened?
In which year was the Suez Canal opened?
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What is the approximate length of India's land boundary?
What is the approximate length of India's land boundary?
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Which country's sculpture style influenced India?
Which country's sculpture style influenced India?
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What is the narrow channel of sea that separates Sri Lanka from India?
What is the narrow channel of sea that separates Sri Lanka from India?
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What percentage of the world's geographical area is accounted for by India?
What percentage of the world's geographical area is accounted for by India?
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How many states and union territories does India have?
How many states and union territories does India have?
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Before 1947, how many types of states were there in India?
Before 1947, how many types of states were there in India?
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What is the total area of India?
What is the total area of India?
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How many Union territories are there in India?
How many Union territories are there in India?
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Which two countries share land boundaries with India in the east?
Which two countries share land boundaries with India in the east?
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Study Notes
India - Size and Location
Size of India
- India's total area accounts for about 2.4% of the total geographical area of the world.
- India's area is approximately 3.28 million square kilometers.
Location of India
- India is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
- India's latitudinal extend is between 8°4'N and 37°6'N.
- India's longitudinal extend is between 68°7'E and 97°25'E.
- India is divided into two equal parts by the Tropic of Cancer, which passes through the middle of the country.
Neighbouring Countries
- India shares land boundaries with several countries, including:
- In the northwest: Pakistan and Afghanistan
- In the north: Nepal, Bhutan, and China
- In the east: Bangladesh and Myanmar
- In the south: Sri Lanka
Standard Meridian of India
- The Standard Meridian of India is 82°30'E, which passes through the city of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.
- The Standard Meridian is chosen to be 82°30'E because it is an odd value that is equidistant from the extreme east and west points of India.
Time Zone
- India has a single time zone, which is based on the Standard Meridian.
- The time lag between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh is two hours, but the watches show the same time due to the single time zone.
States and Union Territories
- There are 29 states and 9 union territories in India.
- The smallest state in India is Goa, and the largest state is Rajasthan.
Coastline and Islands
- India has a coastline of approximately 7,517 kilometers.
- The island groups of India include the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep Islands.
Other Facts
- India is called a sub-continent due to its distinct geographical features and unique cultural identity.
- The southernmost point of India, Indira Point, was submerged under sea water in 2004.
- The Suez Canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, was opened in 1869.
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Test your knowledge of India's geography, including its size, location, and notable features. This quiz is based on Chapter 1 of the Class 9 geography curriculum.
