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What is the geographical area of India?
What is the geographical area of India?
Which latitude marks the Tropic of Cancer?
Which latitude marks the Tropic of Cancer?
In which hemisphere does India lie?
In which hemisphere does India lie?
Which island group is located in the Bay of Bengal?
Which island group is located in the Bay of Bengal?
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What percentage of the total geographical area does India account for?
What percentage of the total geographical area does India account for?
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Where is the southernmost point of the Indian Union located?
Where is the southernmost point of the Indian Union located?
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What separates Sri Lanka from India?
What separates Sri Lanka from India?
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Which of the following statements about India's geographical position is true?
Which of the following statements about India's geographical position is true?
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What is the purpose of the School Bhuvan portal?
What is the purpose of the School Bhuvan portal?
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Where are the Maldives Islands situated in relation to the Lakshadweep Islands?
Where are the Maldives Islands situated in relation to the Lakshadweep Islands?
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Which organization is behind the School Bhuvan initiative?
Which organization is behind the School Bhuvan initiative?
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What is the latitudinal extent that influences the duration of day and night in India?
What is the latitudinal extent that influences the duration of day and night in India?
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What is the standard meridian of India?
What is the standard meridian of India?
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What geographical feature bounds India in the northwest, north, and northeast?
What geographical feature bounds India in the northwest, north, and northeast?
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Which ocean does India's coastline primarily connect with the Arabian Sea?
Which ocean does India's coastline primarily connect with the Arabian Sea?
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Which of the following bodies of water is located to the south of India?
Which of the following bodies of water is located to the south of India?
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How has the opening of the Suez Canal affected India's distance from Europe?
How has the opening of the Suez Canal affected India's distance from Europe?
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Which geographic feature is NOT listed as part of India's neighboring entities?
Which geographic feature is NOT listed as part of India's neighboring entities?
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What is the area of India in square kilometers?
What is the area of India in square kilometers?
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What is the approximate north-south extent of India in kilometers?
What is the approximate north-south extent of India in kilometers?
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Which of the following locations does NOT lie in the Indian territory?
Which of the following locations does NOT lie in the Indian territory?
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Which time zone is India based on?
Which time zone is India based on?
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What defines India's strategic central location?
What defines India's strategic central location?
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What major geographical feature helps connect India to West Asia, Africa, and Europe?
What major geographical feature helps connect India to West Asia, Africa, and Europe?
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Which of the following countries does India share its land boundaries with in the northwest?
Which of the following countries does India share its land boundaries with in the northwest?
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What significant cultural influence can be seen in the architecture of India due to external contacts?
What significant cultural influence can be seen in the architecture of India due to external contacts?
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Which of the following statements is true about India's Union Territories?
Which of the following statements is true about India's Union Territories?
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Which state classification does NOT apply to any state in India?
Which state classification does NOT apply to any state in India?
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Which island countries are located south of India?
Which island countries are located south of India?
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What is the smallest state in India by area?
What is the smallest state in India by area?
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Which countries share a border with India in the eastern region?
Which countries share a border with India in the eastern region?
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Which of the following routes facilitated ancient trade in India?
Which of the following routes facilitated ancient trade in India?
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What color is the wall depicted in the image?
What color is the wall depicted in the image?
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Which of the following best describes the texture of the wall in the image?
Which of the following best describes the texture of the wall in the image?
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What color is the wall in the image?
What color is the wall in the image?
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Based on the content, how many colors are present on the wall?
Based on the content, how many colors are present on the wall?
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What would NOT be an appropriate use of a light brown wall?
What would NOT be an appropriate use of a light brown wall?
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Which of the following best describes the surface of the wall?
Which of the following best describes the surface of the wall?
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Which statement about the wall is true?
Which statement about the wall is true?
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Which of the following statements is true about the wall's appearance?
Which of the following statements is true about the wall's appearance?
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In what type of setting might you commonly find a beige wall?
In what type of setting might you commonly find a beige wall?
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What type of lighting might you expect to see illuminating a beige wall?
What type of lighting might you expect to see illuminating a beige wall?
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What is the color of the wall depicted in the image?
What is the color of the wall depicted in the image?
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Which of the following best describes the wall in the image?
Which of the following best describes the wall in the image?
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What is the likely finish of the wall based on its appearance?
What is the likely finish of the wall based on its appearance?
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In what setting is a plain beige wall most commonly found?
In what setting is a plain beige wall most commonly found?
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What might be the psychological effect of a plain beige wall in a room?
What might be the psychological effect of a plain beige wall in a room?
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What color is the wall depicted in the image?
What color is the wall depicted in the image?
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Which of the following best describes the texture of the wall in the image?
Which of the following best describes the texture of the wall in the image?
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What type of surface is shown in the image?
What type of surface is shown in the image?
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What is the primary feature of the entity shown in the image?
What is the primary feature of the entity shown in the image?
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What is the purpose of the wall in the context of a building?
What is the purpose of the wall in the context of a building?
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What is the primary color of the wall in the image?
What is the primary color of the wall in the image?
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What type of surface is depicted in the image?
What type of surface is depicted in the image?
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Which of the following is likely the texture of the wall in the image?
Which of the following is likely the texture of the wall in the image?
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Which setting is most appropriate for a plain brown wall?
Which setting is most appropriate for a plain brown wall?
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What is a common use for a plain wall like the one in the image?
What is a common use for a plain wall like the one in the image?
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Study Notes
India's Significance
- One of the world's ancient civilizations with significant socio-economic growth over the past fifty years.
- Remarkable advancements in agriculture, industry, technology, and overall economy.
- Played a vital role in shaping world history.
Location
- Located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, spanning latitudes 8°4'N to 37°6'N and longitudes 68°7'E to 97°25'E.
- The Tropic of Cancer (23°30'N) divides the country into two equal parts.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located southeast, while Lakshadweep Islands are to the southwest.
Size
- Total area of 3.28 million square kilometers, accounting for 2.4% of the world's geographical landmass.
- India ranks as the seventh largest country globally with a land boundary of about 15,200 km and a coastline of 7,516.6 km.
Geographical Features
- Bounded by young fold mountains to the northwest, north, and northeast.
- Southward taper from the 22°N latitude into the Indian Ocean, separating it into the Arabian Sea (west) and Bay of Bengal (east).
- The standard time for India is based on the Standard Meridian (82°30'E) passing through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
Strategic Location
- Central location connects Europe and East Asia via trans Indian Ocean routes.
- The Deccan Peninsula enhances contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe from the west and Southeast Asia from the east.
Unique Position in the Indian Ocean
- India’s long coastline emphasizes its central role in the Indian Ocean.
- Since the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, India’s distance to Europe has decreased by 7,000 km.
Neighbors
- Shares land boundaries with Pakistan, Afghanistan (northwest), China (Tibet), Nepal, Bhutan (north), Myanmar, and Bangladesh (east).
- Maritime neighbors include Sri Lanka and Maldives, separated by the Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar.
Historical Contacts
- Established historical connections through land routes predating maritime interactions.
- Ancient routes facilitated the exchange of ideas and goods, influencing cultures both within India and abroad.
- Exchange of commodities like spices and textiles; Indian culture influenced by Greek and West Asian architecture.
Administrative Structure
- Consists of 28 states and seven Union Territories, reinforcing its significant position in South Asia.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Before 1947, India comprised provinces governed by British officials and princely states ruled by local leaders under British sovereignty.
- Unique geographical and historical links with neighboring countries, facilitating ongoing cultural and economic exchanges.
Notable Islands
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands to the southeast and Lakshadweep Islands to the southwest are significant for maritime geography and biodiversity.
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Test your knowledge about India's geographical features and its significance in world history. This quiz covers various aspects of India's location, size, and socio-economic development. Explore how India has shaped its own identity on the global stage.