India's Geography and Boundaries

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What is the total length of the coastline of the mainland, including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep?

5,000 km

11,000 km

7,516.6 km (correct)

9,000 km

What is the approximate length of India's land boundary?

20,000 km

15,200 km (correct)

10,000 km

25,000 km

Why is the difference between the durations of day and night hardly felt at Kanniyakumari?

It is located at the equator

It is located near the southernmost tip of India (correct)

It is located at the Tropic of Cancer

It is located at a high altitude

What is the latitudinal extent of the Indian mainland?

30° (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Standard Meridian of India passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh)?

It is the longitudinal center of India (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time lag between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh?

Two hours (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was transported from India to different countries?

Spices, muslin, and other merchandise (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of Union Territories in India?

8 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which countries share land boundaries with India in the northwest?

Pakistan and Afghanistan (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the difference between provinces and Princely states before 1947?

Provinces were ruled by British officials, while Princely states were not (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a neighbour of India?

Sri Lanka (D) Signup and view all the answers

What architectural styles were influenced by West Asia?

Minarets and domes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of India's location in the Indian Ocean?

It enables close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869?

India's distance from Europe decreased by 7,000 km (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of India's contacts with the world?

Land routes are much older than maritime contacts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the mountain passes in the north?

They provided passages to ancient travelers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Deccan Peninsula?

It helps India establish close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of India's coastline?

It is the longest coastline on the Indian Ocean (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the basis of the relationship between the local rulers and the sovereign in princely states?

Local autonomy in exchange for allegiance (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bodies of water separates Sri Lanka from India?

Both Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the School Bhuvan portal?

To promote map-based learning for students (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be explored on the website https://bhuvan-app1.nrsc.gov.in/mhrd_ncert/?

Maps of India related to the secondary stage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is India's geographical location unique in Asia?

It stands apart from the rest of Asia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the initiative that provides map-based learning?

School Bhuvan (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which state does not lie on the Tropic of Cancer?

Odisha (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the easternmost longitude of India?

97° 25' E (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries does not share a land boundary with India?

Tajikistan (D) Signup and view all the answers

If you intend to visit Kavarati, which Union Territory of India will you be going to?

Lakshadweep (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do the watches in Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat show the same time despite the difference in sunrise times?

Because they are in the same time zone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of India's central location at the head of the Indian Ocean?

It is a strategic location for trade (C) Signup and view all the answers