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What is the approximate area of India in square kilometers?
What is the approximate area of India in square kilometers?
- 4.1 million
- 1.5 million
- 2.5 million
- 3.28 million (correct)
Which latitude approximately divides India into two equal parts?
Which latitude approximately divides India into two equal parts?
- 20°N
- 30°N
- 25°N
- 23°30'N (correct)
What percentage of the world's total geographical area does India account for?
What percentage of the world's total geographical area does India account for?
- 3.1%
- 2.4% (correct)
- 2.3%
- 2.8%
What is the total length of India's land boundary?
What is the total length of India's land boundary?
What is the southernmost point of the Indian Union that got submerged in 2004?
What is the southernmost point of the Indian Union that got submerged in 2004?
How does the longitudinal extent influence the time in India?
How does the longitudinal extent influence the time in India?
What is the total coastline length of India, including islands?
What is the total coastline length of India, including islands?
Which two bodies of water does India divide into?
Which two bodies of water does India divide into?
What is the standard time for India based on the Standard Meridian?
What is the standard time for India based on the Standard Meridian?
What geographical feature allows India to have extensive maritime contact?
What geographical feature allows India to have extensive maritime contact?
How did India's land routes influence its historical interactions with the world?
How did India's land routes influence its historical interactions with the world?
Which of the following contributions did India make to the world through ancient trade?
Which of the following contributions did India make to the world through ancient trade?
What effect did the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 have on India's distance to Europe?
What effect did the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 have on India's distance to Europe?
Which of the following best describes India's position in the Indian Ocean?
Which of the following best describes India's position in the Indian Ocean?
What cultural influences can be seen in India due to historical exchanges?
What cultural influences can be seen in India due to historical exchanges?
Which of the following regions does India primarily connect with via the Eastern Coast?
Which of the following regions does India primarily connect with via the Eastern Coast?
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Standard Time in India
Standard Time in India
The time zone based on the Standard Meridian of India (82°30'E), specifically Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
India's Location
India's Location
India is centrally located between East and West Asia, on the southward extension of the Asian continent.
Indian Ocean Routes
Indian Ocean Routes
Maritime trade routes connecting Europe, East Asia, and other regions, facilitated by India's peninsula shape and significant coastline.
Land Routes in India
Land Routes in India
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Suez Canal Impact
Suez Canal Impact
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Land Route Exchange
Land Route Exchange
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India's Maritime Contact
India's Maritime Contact
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India's Latitude
India's Latitude
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Global Influence of India
Global Influence of India
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India's Area
India's Area
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Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Cancer
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India's Longitude
India's Longitude
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India's Land Boundary
India's Land Boundary
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Lakshadweep Islands
Lakshadweep Islands
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Indira Point
Indira Point
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India's Coastline
India's Coastline
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Longitudinal Extent (Significance)
Longitudinal Extent (Significance)
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Latitudinal Extent (Significance)
Latitudinal Extent (Significance)
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Study Notes
India's Location and Size
- India is a vast country, entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The main land lies between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitude and 68°7'E and 97°25'E longitude.
- The Tropic of Cancer (23°30'N) divides the country almost equally.
- The landmass covers 3.28 million square kilometers.
- It accounts for about 2.4% of the world's total geographical area.
- India is the seventh-largest country globally.
- India has a 15,200 km land boundary.
- The total coastline, including islands, is 7,516.6 km.
India's Boundaries and Neighbours
- India's neighbours include Pakistan and Afghanistan in the northwest, China, Nepal, and Bhutan in the north, and Myanmar and Bangladesh in the east.
- The country is also bordered by the Indian Ocean.
- Sri Lanka and the Maldives are southern neighbours separated by sea.
- India has crucial strategic importance within South Asia.
Importance of the Suez Canal
- The Suez Canal, opened in 1869, reduced the distance between India and Europe by 7,000 km.
India's Position in Asia
- India is centrally located within Asia, extending south from the continent.
- India has connections with various countries in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
- The land routes and various passes in the north facilitated ancient trade and travel, while the oceans imposed limitations.
India's Time Zone
- The standard time in India is based on the 82.5° East meridian (passing through Mirzapur).
- A two-hour time difference exists between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh.
India's Geographical Significance
- India's strategic location has facilitated trade and communication across various continents.
- India's large landmass and coastline provide access to maritime trade routes and interaction.
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Discover the geographical location and size of India. This quiz covers India's boundaries, neighbouring countries, and the importance of its geographic features. Test your knowledge about India's strategic position and its significance in South Asia.
