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The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of the following states?

  • Odisha (correct)
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Tripura
  • Rajasthan

    • The easternmost longitude of India is:

  • 68° 7' E
  • 82° 32' E
  • 97° 25' E (correct)
  • 77° 6' E

    • Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim have common frontiers with which country?

  • Nepal (correct)
  • China
  • Bhutan
  • Myanmar

    • If you intend to visit Kavarati during your summer vacations, which one of the following Union Territories of India you will be going to?

    <p>Lakshadweep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    My friend hails from a country which does not share land boundary with India. Identify the country.

    <p>Tajikistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the group of islands lying in the Arabian Sea.

    <p>Lakshadweep Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the countries which are larger than India.

    <p>Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil, Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which island group of India lies to its south-east?

    <p>Andaman and Nicobar Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which island countries are our southern neighbours?

    <p>Sri Lanka and Maldives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh as compared to Gujarat in the west but the watches show the same time. How does this happen?

    <p>This is due to the difference in time zones. India has a single standard time zone, which is based on the 82°30'E meridian passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh). This means that the time in all parts of India will be the same, regardless of their location or longitude. While, despite being in the same country, the difference in time causes the sun to rise earlier in Arunachal Pradesh due to its eastern position compared to Gujarat, However, all the clocks in both states will show the same time, 8:00am even though the time is actually different in these two locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance. Why?

    <p>India's central location at the head of the Indian Ocean provides it with strategic importance. As the crossroads for trade and commerce, it connects countries to the East and West through trans Indian Ocean routes. The Deccan Peninsula provides a natural advantage for India's trade and commerce with countries from West Asia, Africa and Europe from the western coast and with Southeast and East Asia from the eastern coast. The Indian Ocean is also a vital waterway for the transportation of oil, minerals, and other natural resources, making it an important region for global security and stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Union Territories lies along the western coast of India?

    <p>Lakshadweep Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the area-wise smallest and largest state in India.

    <p>The smallest state in India is Sikkim, while the largest state in India is Rajasthan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the states that do not have an international boundary or lie on the coast by land.

    <p>The states that do not have an international boundary or lie on the coast by land are: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Classify the states into four groups, each having common frontiers with:

    <p>Pakistan = Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat China = Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh Myanmar = Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland Bangladesh = West Bengal, Meghalaya, Tripura, Assam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    India - Size and Location

    • India is one of the oldest civilizations, experiencing significant socioeconomic progress in recent decades.
    • It's situated entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
    • India spans latitudes 8°4'N to 37°6'N and longitudes 68°7'E to 97°25'E.
    • The Tropic of Cancer (23° 30'N) roughly divides the country into two parts.
    • The Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep Islands are located to the southeast and southwest of the mainland, respectively.
    • India's land area is approximately 3.28 million square kilometers, representing about 2.4% of the world's total geographical area.
    • Indira Point, India's southernmost point, was submerged in the 2004 tsunami.

    India and the World

    • India's central location between East and West Asia and its extension into the Indian Ocean provide significant strategic advantages.
    • It's a crossroads for trade routes between East and West Asia, Africa, and Europe.
    • The Suez Canal's opening significantly reduced India's travel time to Europe by about 7,000 km.

    India's Size and Shape

    • India has an estimated land boundary of 15,200 km.
    • The total coastline (including islands) extends approximately 7,516.6 km.
    • The country's shape narrows near the 22° N latitude, with its western and eastern coasts facing the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal respectively.
    • India stretches from the west-to-east is greatly variable compared with the north-to-south extent.
    • The time difference across India (from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh) is two hours, owing to its East-West length.

    India's Neighbors and Relations

    • India shares land borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan (NW), China, Nepal, and Bhutan (N), and Myanmar and Bangladesh (E).
    • India has important relationships with neighboring countries, often due to trade, cultural exchange, and shared history.

    India's Geographical Features

    • The country has a varied landscape determined by proximity to land and water features.
    • India's mountains and passes have been important for human migration.

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