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?

    <p>30°</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is the longitudinal center of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time lag between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh?

    <p>Two hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was transported from India to different countries?

    <p>Spices, muslin, and other merchandise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of Union Territories in India?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries share land boundaries with India in the northwest?

    <p>Pakistan and Afghanistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Provinces were ruled by British officials, while Princely states were not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a neighbour of India?

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

    What architectural styles were influenced by West Asia?

    <p>Minarets and domes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It enables close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>India's distance from Europe decreased by 7,000 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Land routes are much older than maritime contacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They provided passages to ancient travelers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Deccan Peninsula?

    <p>It helps India establish close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique feature of India's coastline?

    <p>It is the longest coastline on the Indian Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Local autonomy in exchange for allegiance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the School Bhuvan portal?

    <p>To promote map-based learning for students</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maps of India related to the secondary stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is India's geographical location unique in Asia?

    <p>It stands apart from the rest of Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>School Bhuvan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state does not lie on the Tropic of Cancer?

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

    What is the easternmost longitude of India?

    <p>97° 25' E</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Lakshadweep</p> 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?

    <p>Because they are in the same time zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a strategic location for trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

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