India's Geography

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What was the relationship between the local rulers and the sovereign?

  • The local rulers had complete control over their territories.
  • The local rulers acknowledged sovereignty in return for local autonomy. (correct)
  • The sovereign had complete control over the local rulers' territories.
  • The local rulers were appointed by the sovereign.

What is the body of water that separates Sri Lanka from India?

  • Indian Ocean
  • Arabian Sea
  • Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar (correct)
  • Bay of Bengal

What is the purpose of the School Bhuvan portal?

  • To provide updates on India's current events
  • To promote tourism in India
  • To bring awareness among students about the country's natural resources, environment and their role in sustainable development (correct)
  • To provide information on India's geographical neighbours

What is the basis of the School Bhuvan portal's initiative?

<p>NCERT syllabus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the Maldives Islands?

<p>To the south of the Lakshadweep Islands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Various maps of India related to the secondary stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the latitude that divides India into almost two equal parts?

<p>23° 30'N (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did the southernmost point of the Indian Union, 'Indira Point', get submerged under the sea water?

<p>2004 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of the total geographical area of the world that India's total area accounts for?

<p>2.4 per cent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the area of the land mass of India in square kilometers?

<p>3.28 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which hemisphere is the mainland of India located?

<p>Northern hemisphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the longitude range of the mainland of India?

<p>68°7'E and 97°25'E (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was taken from India to different countries?

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

How many states does India have?

<p>28 states (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of India's geographical location?

<p>It is a strategic location in South Asia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Before 1947, what were the two types of states in India?

<p>Provinces and Princely states (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common feature among the states that do not have an international border or lie on the coast?

<p>They are landlocked (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategic advantage does India's location provide?

<p>A central location between Europe and East Asia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Deccan Peninsula?

<p>It protrudes into the Indian Ocean, facilitating contact with other regions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Indian Ocean named after India?

<p>Because India has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869?

<p>It reduced India's distance from Europe by 7,000 km (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did India's maritime contacts with the world begin?

<p>Much later than its land route contacts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has contributed to the exchange of ideas and commodities since ancient times?

<p>The various passes across the mountains in the north (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state does the Tropic of Cancer not pass through?

<p>Tripura (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the easternmost longitude of India?

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

With which countries do Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim share a common frontier?

<p>Nepal and China (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Union Territory should you visit to reach Kavaratti?

<p>Lakshadweep (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country does not share a land boundary with India?

<p>Tajikistan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean considered significant?

<p>Due to its strategic location for international trade (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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