Indian Civilization and Socio-Economic Progress Quiz

3.28 million square km

Tropic of Cancer (23° 30'N)

Andaman and Nicobar islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep islands in the Arabian Sea

<p>It got submerged under sea water during the Tsunami.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seventh largest country in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>82°30'E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India because it passes through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) and creates a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The difference in duration of day and night is hardly felt at Kanniyakumari because it is close to the Equator, while in Kashmir the difference is more pronounced due to its higher latitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India holds a central location between the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Since the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, India's distance from Europe has been reduced by 7,000 km.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean, allowing India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.</p> Signup and view all the answers