25 Questions
What is the longitudinal extension of India?
68°7′ E to 97°25′ E
Which island group of India lies in the Arabian Sea?
Lakshadweep Island
What is the southernmost latitude of India?
8°4′ N
What is the total length of the coastline of the mainland of India?
Around 7,516.6 kilometres
Which Indian states share borders with Pakistan?
Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat
What is the southernmost point of India?
Indira Point (earlier called Pygmalion Point)
What are the two Indian states that share their boundary with Nepal?
Uttar Pradesh and Assam
What is the significance of India's eminent position in the Indian Ocean?
The Trans Indian ocean routes connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia. Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean and helps India to have contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe from the West Coast and with South East and East Asia from the Eastern Coast. The sea routes have contributed to the exchange of ideas and commodities, establishing close cultural and commercial contacts with these countries, and the transfer of Indian ideas and merchandise to other parts of the world.
Name the major island group lying in the Arabian Sea and explain any two major features of it.
The major island group lying in the Arabian Sea is the Lakshadweep group. It consists of many small islands located opposite to the Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea. Features: It is composed of small coral islands that cover a small area of 32 square kilometres. Kavaratti Island is its administrative headquarters. It has great diversity of flora and fauna. Lakshadweep consists of 11 islands, most of which are cultivated with coconut. A bird sanctuary is located in Pitti Island, which is inhabited by humans.
At what latitude is the northernmost point of India located?
28°36'N
Which country does not share its border with India?
Sri Lanka
What is the approximate land area of India in square kilometers?
3.5 million sq. km
Which two water bodies border India to the east and west, respectively?
Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea
What is the range of longitude within which India is positioned?
68°7' to 97°25' E
Which country lies to the northeast of India?
Bangladesh
What is the total land area of India in square kilometers?
3.28 square kilometer
Which river's fertile plains are included in India's terrain?
Ganges and Brahmaputra
Which desert is located in the northwest region of India?
Thar Desert
Which country has a disputed border with India in the northeastern region?
China
Which country has historically maintained close cultural and economic ties with India and is nestled in the Himalayas?
Nepal
What is the total number of countries that share a border with India?
6
Which country is located to the east of India with which it shares a complex history and a porous border?
Bangladesh
Which country was formerly known as Burma and forms an important neighbor in the east of India?
Myanmar
What geographical features collectively contribute to India's rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty?
Plains and rivers
What continues to captivate the world with its sheer magnitude and diversity, making it a truly unique and fascinating destination to explore?
India's natural beauty
Test your knowledge on India's longitudinal and latitudinal extensions, its island groups like Lakshadweep, its southernmost latitude, coastline length, and states sharing borders with Pakistan.
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