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Which two countries does West Bengal share its borders with?
Which two countries does West Bengal share its borders with?
Which state shares a border with Bhutan and Bangladesh?
Which state shares a border with Bhutan and Bangladesh?
Which statement about Mizoram is correct?
Which statement about Mizoram is correct?
What is the primary country that shares a border with Assam, aside from India?
What is the primary country that shares a border with Assam, aside from India?
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Which of the following states does NOT border Nepal?
Which of the following states does NOT border Nepal?
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Which state in northeastern India shares its border with Myanmar?
Which state in northeastern India shares its border with Myanmar?
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Which two states share a boundary with both Bangladesh and Myanmar?
Which two states share a boundary with both Bangladesh and Myanmar?
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Which Indian state exclusively shares its border with Bhutan?
Which Indian state exclusively shares its border with Bhutan?
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What is the longitudinal difference between the western village of Gujarat and the eastern village of Arunachal Pradesh?
What is the longitudinal difference between the western village of Gujarat and the eastern village of Arunachal Pradesh?
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How much time difference corresponds to the longitudinal difference of 29º 26'?
How much time difference corresponds to the longitudinal difference of 29º 26'?
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Which states does the Indian Standard Meridian pass through?
Which states does the Indian Standard Meridian pass through?
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What is the approximate angle in degrees that corresponds to one hour of time difference on earth?
What is the approximate angle in degrees that corresponds to one hour of time difference on earth?
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Which of the following statements about the location of Jabalpur is correct?
Which of the following statements about the location of Jabalpur is correct?
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Which statement is true regarding the latitude of Aurangabad's location?
Which statement is true regarding the latitude of Aurangabad's location?
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Which city is located further south compared to Chennai?
Which city is located further south compared to Chennai?
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What is the relationship between eastward travel relative to local time?
What is the relationship between eastward travel relative to local time?
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Which country shares a common border with India as demarcated by the Durand Line?
Which country shares a common border with India as demarcated by the Durand Line?
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Which state in India does not share a border with Myanmar?
Which state in India does not share a border with Myanmar?
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What type of boundary is exemplified by the line between India and Pakistan?
What type of boundary is exemplified by the line between India and Pakistan?
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Which state of India has borders with Nepal, Bhutan, and China?
Which state of India has borders with Nepal, Bhutan, and China?
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What can be said about the boundary line created by Sir Radcliffe between India and Pakistan?
What can be said about the boundary line created by Sir Radcliffe between India and Pakistan?
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Which of the following states shares a border with Myanmar?
Which of the following states shares a border with Myanmar?
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How can the boundary between India and Pakistan be best described?
How can the boundary between India and Pakistan be best described?
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Which of the following has been incorrectly identified as sharing a border with Myanmar?
Which of the following has been incorrectly identified as sharing a border with Myanmar?
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Which regions were part of Gondwanaland before its split?
Which regions were part of Gondwanaland before its split?
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What geological event caused the Indian plate to drift northward?
What geological event caused the Indian plate to drift northward?
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What resulted from the collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate?
What resulted from the collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate?
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Which geographical feature separates India from Sri Lanka?
Which geographical feature separates India from Sri Lanka?
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What type of topography characterizes the Himalayan mountain range?
What type of topography characterizes the Himalayan mountain range?
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What geological process contributed to the uplift of the Tethys Sea into the Himalayas?
What geological process contributed to the uplift of the Tethys Sea into the Himalayas?
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What is an important hydrological feature found in the Terai region of the Himalayas?
What is an important hydrological feature found in the Terai region of the Himalayas?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the formation of the Himalayas?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the formation of the Himalayas?
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Which desert is known as the Rajasthan desert?
Which desert is known as the Rajasthan desert?
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In which region is the Thar desert primarily located?
In which region is the Thar desert primarily located?
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Which of the following features is characteristic of the Thar desert?
Which of the following features is characteristic of the Thar desert?
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What is a common climate characteristic of the Thar desert?
What is a common climate characteristic of the Thar desert?
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Which of the following statements about the Thar desert is true?
Which of the following statements about the Thar desert is true?
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Which statement accurately reflects the effects of the Himalayan ranges on the Indian subcontinent?
Which statement accurately reflects the effects of the Himalayan ranges on the Indian subcontinent?
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Which statement about the geological features of India is incorrect?
Which statement about the geological features of India is incorrect?
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Which of the following statements about the Indo-Gangetic plain is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the Indo-Gangetic plain is accurate?
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What geological theory relates to the formation of the Himalayan mountains?
What geological theory relates to the formation of the Himalayan mountains?
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What impact would the absence of the Himalayas have on the soil composition of the Indo-Gangetic plain?
What impact would the absence of the Himalayas have on the soil composition of the Indo-Gangetic plain?
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Which statement regarding the Valley of Kashmir is correct?
Which statement regarding the Valley of Kashmir is correct?
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Which mountain range is known for its significant geological activity and recent folding?
Which mountain range is known for its significant geological activity and recent folding?
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What does the collision theory between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate explain?
What does the collision theory between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate explain?
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Study Notes
Indian Geography - Boundaries and Features
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Longitudinal Differences: The longitudinal difference between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh is approximately 2 hours. This is calculated by subtracting the easternmost longitude of Gujarat (68°4'E) from the easternmost longitude of Arunachal Pradesh (97°30'E).
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Time Zones: Earth's rotation results in a 1-hour difference every 15° of longitude. This creates time zones, and traveling eastward advances the time.
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International Boundaries: Multiple Indian states share boundaries with other countries, including Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Specific states and their adjacent countries are listed. The Radcliffe Line and McMahon Line are mentioned, being boundary lines.
Formation of Himalayan Mountains
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Tethys Sea: Collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates led to folding and upliftment of the Tethys Sea. This created the Himalayas. The Himalayas are a young mountain range with high peaks and deep valleys.
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Plate Tectonics: Gondwanaland, a supercontinent, existed before the Mesozoic era. Breaking up of Gondwanaland led to the Indian plate moving northward and colliding with the Eurasian plate. The collision formed the Himalayas.
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Gondwanaland: Gondwanaland included present-day India, Australia, Africa, South America, and parts of Antarctica. It broke apart during the Mesozoic era, causing the Indian plate's northward drift.
Indian Landforms and Features
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Deccan Plateau and Meghalaya Plateau: While structurally related, the Meghalaya plateau is not an extension of the Deccan plateau.
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Valley of Kashmir: The Valley of Kashmir is a synclinorium.
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Coastal Formation: The western coast of India is not formed by river deposition. The western coastline is formed by another process.
Additional Information
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Cold Waves and Monsoon Patterns: If the Himalayas were absent, India would be affected more significantly by Siberian cold waves and potentially have a monsoon pattern different than the current one.
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Paleomagnetism: India's paleomagnetic results provide data on its past movement.
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Superimposed Boundaries: A superimposed boundary is one imposed by an external power, as it happened with the boundary between India and Pakistan in 1947.
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Explore the geographical boundaries and features of India, including vital longitudinal differences and time zones. Learn about the international boundaries shared with neighboring countries and the formation of the majestic Himalayan Mountains due to tectonic activity.
