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Trans-Indian Ocean Routes and India's Strategic Location Quiz

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Why did the local rulers of princely states acknowledge sovereignty in return for local autonomy?

To establish trade routes with neighboring countries

To strengthen their military power

To gain access to foreign resources

To maintain their hereditary rule (correct)

What geographic feature separates Sri Lanka from India?

The Gulf of Mannar

The Palk Strait (correct)

The Arabian Sea

The Indian Ocean

How do the Maldives Islands relate geographically to Lakshadweep Islands?

They are part of the same archipelago (correct)

They are at opposite ends of the Indian Ocean

They form a natural boundary between India and Sri Lanka

They are connected by an underwater land bridge

What kind of links have historically existed between India and its neighbors?

Cultural and economic links (C) Signup and view all the answers

What initiative is Bhuvan associated with regarding map-based learning?

Providing access to satellite images of Earth (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does India's geography on the physical map of Asia differ from its neighboring countries?

India has unique geographic features compared to its neighbors (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Bhuvan portal play in educating students about natural resources?

Raising awareness about environmental conservation (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Bhuvan support sustainable development through map-based learning?

By highlighting the importance of ecological balance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What organization is behind the initiative of Bhuvan for map-based learning?

NRSC/ISRO (A) Signup and view all the answers

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India's strategic location in the Indian Ocean, with long coastlines connecting West Asia, Africa, Europe (western coast), and Southeast and East Asia (eastern coast)
Reduction of India's distance from Europe after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 (7,000 km)
Ancient exchange of ideas, commodities, and cultural influences through land and sea routes
India's neighboring countries: Pakistan, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh; India's southern neighbors are Sri Lanka and the Maldives; India has 28 states and eight union territories
Pre-1947 India consisted of provinces ruled directly by British officials and princely states ruled by local hereditary rulers
Geographical and historical links between India and her neighbors; India stands apart from the rest of Asia
Educational initiative called School Bhuvan providing map-based learning about India's natural resources, environment, and role in sustainable development.

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Test your knowledge on the trans-Indian Ocean routes and India's strategic position, facilitating connections between Europe, West Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Explore how India's long coastline on the Indian Ocean shapes its eminent position in global trade and diplomacy.