India's Geography and Development
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The Tropic of ______ (23° 30'N) divides the country into almost two equal parts.

Cancer

India is one of the ancient ______ in the world.

civilisations

The land mass of India has an area of 3.28- million square ______.

km

India's total area accounts for about 2.4 per cent of the total ______ area.

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

The southernmost point of the Indian Union- ______ Point got submerged under the sea water in 2004 during the Tsunami.

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

The ______ of Cancer (23° 30'N) divides the country into almost two equal parts.

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

India has moved forward displaying remarkable progress in the field of ______, industry, technology and overall economic development.

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

[Blank] is the seventh largest country in the world.

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

India covers an area of 3.28 million square ______.

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

India has a land boundary of ______ km.

<p>15200</p> Signup and view all the answers

India has a ______ location between Europe and East Asia.

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

The Standard Meridian of India is ______

<p>82°30'E</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Suez Canal reduced the travel time between India and Europe by ______ km.

<p>7000</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is a time lag of ______ hours between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh.

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

India's strategic location helps it connect with Western Asia, Africa, and ______.

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

Study Notes

India's Overview

  • India is one of the ancient civilizations in the world.
  • India has achieved significant socio-economic progress over the last five decades.

Location

  • India lies entirely in the Northern hemisphere.
  • The main land extends between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N and longitudes 68°7'E and 97°25'E.
  • The Tropic of Cancer (23° 30'N) divides the country into almost two equal parts.
  • The Andaman and Nicobar islands and the Lakshadweep islands are located to the southeast and southwest of the mainland, in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea respectively.

Size

  • India's land mass has an area of 3.28 million square km.
  • India's total area accounts for about 2.4 per cent of the total geographical area.

Interesting Facts

  • The southernmost point of the Indian Union, Indira Point, got submerged under sea water in 2004 during the tsunami.

India's Geography

  • India is the seventh largest country in the world, covering an area of 3.28 million square kilometers.
  • India has a land boundary of 15,200 km and a coastline of 7,516.6 km.
  • The country's varied geography, including mountains, affects the length of day and night as one travels from south to north.

India's Location

  • India is situated between East and West Asia, serving as a southward extension of Asia.
  • The country's location is strategically important, connecting Europe and Asia through trade routes.

India's Meridian

  • The Standard Meridian of India is 82°30'E, which reflects the country's central location between Europe and East Asia.
  • This location enables India to connect with Western Asia, Africa, and Europe, as well as Southeast and East Asia.
  • India is the only country with a long coastline on the Indian Ocean, making it a significant player in the region.

Time and Trade

  • There is a two-hour "time lag" between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Suez Canal has reduced the travel time between India and Europe from 7,000 km.
  • India's position in the eastern hemisphere has a significant impact on trade and transportation.

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