Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean: 1. India is located in the south-central part of Asia, bordering the Indian Ocean. 2. The Bay of Bengal is the only arm of the Indian Ocean. 3. Sri Lanka is located in the Indian Ocean. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India, consider the following statements: 1. The actual distance measured from the north to south extremity is shorter than that from east to west. 2. The distance between two longitudes decreases towards the poles, whereas the distance between two latitudes remains the same everywhere. 3. The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India are roughly about 45 degrees each. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Standard Time (IST): 1. The Standard Meridian of India is 82°30' E. 2. The standard meridian is selected in multiples of 15° of longitude to facilitate a general understanding among countries. 3. Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 5 hours and 30 minutes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India's territorial limits and measurements, consider the following statements: 1. India’s territorial limit extends towards the sea up to 12 statute miles from the coast. 2. One nautical mile is longer than one statute mile. 3. The southern boundary of India extends up to 6°45' N latitude in the Bay of Bengal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the size and geography of India: 1. The mainland coastline of India is 7,517 km long. 2. India accounts for 2.4 % of the world’s land surface area. 3. India is the fifth largest country in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the location of India, consider the following statements: 1. The southern part of the country lies within the tropical zone. 2. The northern part of the country lies within the tropical zone. 3. This latitudinal location is responsible for large variations in land forms, climate, and soil types. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the approximate time difference caused by the longitudinal variation between the easternmost and westernmost parts of India?
Consider the following statements regarding the implications of India's longitudinal extent: 1. The sun rises in the north-eastern states about two hours earlier than in Jaisalmer. 2. The local mean time in Dibrugarh is different from that in Jaisalmer due to the longitudinal difference. 3. The USA has seven time zones due to its vast east-to-west extent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Indian Subcontinent, consider the following statements: 1. It includes the countries of Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and India. 2. The Himalayas act as a physical barrier in the southern part of the subcontinent. 3. Passes such as the Khyber and Bolan facilitated easy cross-border movement in ancient times, removing all physical barriers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding mountain passes: 1. The Khyber and Bolan passes facilitated cross-border movement in ancient times. 2. The Nathula and Shipkila passes are located in the Western Ghats. 3. The Himalayas act as a climatic divide between the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India's coastline, consider the following statements: 1. The total coastline of India including island groups is exactly 6,100 km. 2. The maritime location of Peninsular India has provided links to neighboring regions through sea and air routes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about India's location: 1. The mainland extends from Himachal Pradesh in the north to Kanniyakumari in the south. 2. The territorial limit extends 12 nautical miles from the coast. 3. The southern boundary in the Bay of Bengal extends up to 6°45' N. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term 'Marusthali' is used to describe which of the following geographical features?
India's territorial waters extend up to a distance of how many nautical miles into the sea?
Which water body separates Sri Lanka from India?
Consider the following statements regarding the measurement of distance on the globe: 1. The distance between two latitudes increases significantly towards the equator. 2. The distance between two longitudes decreases towards the poles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Indian Standard Time (IST), consider the following statements: 1. It is based on the meridian 90° E. 2. This meridian passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. 3. The time difference between IST and GMT is 5 hours and 30 minutes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the distance between two longitudes is correct?
According to standard unit conversions used in geographical measurements, one statute mile is approximately equal to which of the following?
How many standard time zones are officially recognized in the United States of America?
Consider the following statements: 1. The distance between two longitudes is maximum at the equator. 2. The distance between two latitudes is zero at the equator. 3. India's east-west extent in kilometers is greater than its north-south extent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Indian Standard Meridian, consider the following statements: 1. It is selected to be divisible by 7°30'. 2. It corresponds to 82°30' W. 3. It ensures that watches in all parts of India show the same time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the physiographic division of India, the Purvanchal (Purvachal) Hills are located in which direction relative to the Indian subcontinent?
Consider the following statements: 1. India's total area is approximately 5.28 million sq. km. 2. India is the seventh largest country in the world. 3. India's size has resulted in a uniform physical landscape with no diversity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Sulaiman Range forms part of the boundary of the Indian subcontinent in which direction?
The Gulf of Mannar is situated between India and which of the following countries?
The Standard Meridians of countries are generally selected in multiples of which angular distance?
The term 'Bomdila' refers to which of the following geographical features in India?
In the context of Indian geography, the Palk Strait is a narrow stretch of water located between which of the following?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. North | 1. Hindukush B. North-West | 2. Purvachal Hills C. North-East | 3. Himalayas D. South | 4. Indian Ocean