30 Questions
What is the total length of the coastline of the mainland, including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep?
7,516.6 km
What is the approximate length of India's land boundary?
15,200 km
Why is the difference between the durations of day and night hardly felt at Kanniyakumari?
It is located near the southernmost tip of India
What is the latitudinal extent of the Indian mainland?
30°
Why is the Standard Meridian of India passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh)?
It is the longitudinal center of India
What is the time lag between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh?
Two hours
What was transported from India to different countries?
Spices, muslin, and other merchandise
What is the number of Union Territories in India?
8
Which countries share land boundaries with India in the northwest?
Pakistan and Afghanistan
What was the difference between provinces and Princely states before 1947?
Provinces were ruled by British officials, while Princely states were not
Which of the following is NOT a neighbour of India?
Sri Lanka
What architectural styles were influenced by West Asia?
Minarets and domes
What is the significance of India's location in the Indian Ocean?
It enables close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe
What is the consequence of the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869?
India's distance from Europe decreased by 7,000 km
What is the primary characteristic of India's contacts with the world?
Land routes are much older than maritime contacts
What is the role of the mountain passes in the north?
They provided passages to ancient travelers
What is the significance of the Deccan Peninsula?
It helps India establish close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe
What is the unique feature of India's coastline?
It is the longest coastline on the Indian Ocean
What was the basis of the relationship between the local rulers and the sovereign in princely states?
Local autonomy in exchange for allegiance
Which of the following bodies of water separates Sri Lanka from India?
Both Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar
What is the purpose of the School Bhuvan portal?
To promote map-based learning for students
What can be explored on the website https://bhuvan-app1.nrsc.gov.in/mhrd_ncert/?
Maps of India related to the secondary stage
Why is India's geographical location unique in Asia?
It stands apart from the rest of Asia
What is the name of the initiative that provides map-based learning?
School Bhuvan
Which state does not lie on the Tropic of Cancer?
Odisha
What is the easternmost longitude of India?
97° 25' E
Which of the following countries does not share a land boundary with India?
Tajikistan
If you intend to visit Kavarati, which Union Territory of India will you be going to?
Lakshadweep
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
What is the significance of India's central location at the head of the Indian Ocean?
It is a strategic location for trade
Test your knowledge about India's geography, including its size, land boundaries, coastline, and surrounding mountains. This quiz covers the country's physical features and its location in the world.
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