40 Questions
What justification is provided in the text for naming an Ocean after India?
India's long coastline on the Indian Ocean
How has the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 impacted India's distance from Europe?
Reduced India's distance from Europe by 7,000 km
Which of the following major geographic features separates the Andaman and Nicobar islands from the Indian mainland?
The Bay of Bengal
Which geographic feature of India has facilitated close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe?
The Deccan Peninsula
What is the approximate latitude of the southernmost point of the Indian mainland?
8°4'N
What is emphasized as being unique about India's position in relation to the Indian Ocean?
India's long coastline on the Indian Ocean
Prior to the construction of the Suez Canal, which route was predominantly used for maritime trade between India and Europe?
The Cape of Good Hope
What historical aspect of India's interactions with the world is highlighted in the text?
Land routes were more ancient than maritime contacts
Which of the following geographic features of India is NOT mentioned in the text?
The Ganges River
Which of the following statements about India's coastline is true?
India's coastline is along both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal
Which route type is emphasized as having contributed significantly to the exchange of ideas and commodities since ancient times?
Land routes across mountain passes in the north
Which of the following factors contributed most to the development of maritime trade and contacts between India and other regions in ancient times?
The availability of natural harbors and ports
What separates Sri Lanka from India?
Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar
Which group of islands is situated to the south of the Lakshadweep Islands?
Maldives Islands
How does India stand apart geographically from the rest of Asia?
Through its location in the Indian Ocean
Which portal provides map-based learning related to India's natural resources and environment?
School Bhuvan
What initiative is School Bhuvan a part of?
Bhuvan — NRSC/ISRO based on NCERT syllabus
Which canal significantly impacted Indian Ocean trade routes?
Suez Canal
Why is India referred to as a southward extension of the Asian continent?
Because it has a central location between East and West Asia
What geographical feature divides the Indian Ocean into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal?
Himalayas
Why does the east-west extent of India appear smaller than the north-south extent despite having a 30° latitudinal and longitudinal extent?
Tapering of India towards the Indian Ocean
Which factor influences the duration of day and night as one moves from south to north in India?
Latitudinal extent of India
Why is 82°30'E selected as the Standard Meridian of India?
Because it passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh
Why do differences between day and night durations differ in Kanniyakumari and Kashmir?
Due to their respective locations on the coast and inland
Which of the following Indian States does the Tropic of Cancer pass through?
Uttar Pradesh
If you were to travel from Lakshadweep to Puducherry by sea, which route would you take?
Across the Arabian Sea
Which of the following countries has a land boundary with India?
Bangladesh
In terms of maritime contacts, which island group lies to the south-east of India?
Lakshadweep Islands
Which water body plays a significant role in connecting the Indian Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea?
Suez Canal
If you were to sail from Chabahar Port in Iran to Mumbai Port in India, which direction would you be traveling in?
Southeast
Which of the following routes was NOT a major Indian Ocean trade route in ancient and medieval times?
The Silk Road
Which of these geographic features of India is NOT mentioned in the text?
The Suez Canal
Which of the following statements about India's land borders is INCORRECT?
India does not share any land borders, only maritime borders with its southern neighbors.
Which of the following was NOT a major influence on Indian culture and civilization, according to the text?
The influence of the Suez Canal on Indian trade
Which of the following statements about India's states and Union Territories is INCORRECT?
The smallest state in India is Rajasthan, and the largest is Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the following was NOT a major influence that spread from India to other parts of the world, according to the text?
The Suez Canal and its impact on Indian trade
Which of the following statements about India's pre-1947 political structure is INCORRECT?
The Princely states had no autonomy and were completely controlled by the British government.
Which of the following was NOT a major factor in the diffusion of Indian culture and influences to other parts of the world, according to the text?
The construction of the Suez Canal and its impact on Indian trade
Which of the following statements about India's geographic position is INCORRECT?
India's coastline is located only on the western and eastern sides of the Deccan Peninsula.
Which of the following was NOT a major influence that spread from other parts of the world to India, according to the text?
The construction of the Suez Canal and its impact on Indian trade
Learn about the importance of the Indian Ocean routes in connecting Europe and East Asia, and India's strategic central location. Explore how India's long coastline on the Indian Ocean allows for close contact with various regions. Understand the significance of the Deccan Peninsula in facilitating connections with different parts of the world.
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