14 Questions
What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer in India?
It divides the country into two almost equal parts.
In terms of size, where does India rank globally?
Seventh largest country
What type of geographical feature bounds India in the northwest, north, and northeast?
Young fold mountains
How does the text describe India's progress in agriculture, industry, and technology?
Rapid and remarkable
Why is the Standard Meridian of India set at 82°30'E?
To establish a standard time for the entire country.
Why does the text mention that there is hardly any difference in the durations of day and night at Kanniyakumari?
As a result of its southern location.
Why is there a noticeable difference in the durations of day and night in Kashmir?
Due to its location at a higher latitude.
Which latitude divides India into two almost equal parts?
23.5° N
What is the total land boundary length of India?
15,200 km
How much of the total geographical area of the world does India's area account for?
2.4%
Where are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands located in relation to the mainland of India?
Southeast
Why is there a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh?
Because of the selected Standard Meridian of India (82°30'E).
Why do Kanniyakumari and Kashmir experience a difference in the durations of day and night?
Influence of the latitudinal extent on day and night duration.
Why is 82°30'E selected as the Standard Meridian of India?
To standardize time across the whole country due to its central position.
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