Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
The Earth rotates from West to East. Which of the following is a direct consequence of this rotation regarding time?
With reference to the measurement of Latitudes, consider the following statements: 1. The Equator represents the zero degree latitude. 2. The distance from the equator to either of the poles is one-half of a circle round the earth. 3. The 90 degrees north latitude marks the Arctic Circle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs of Important Parallels: 1. Tropic of Cancer : 23½° S 2. Tropic of Capricorn : 23½° N 3. Arctic Circle : 66½° N 4. Antarctic Circle : 66½° S How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
With reference to the Heat Zones of the Earth, consider the following statements: 1. The Torrid Zone receives the maximum heat. 2. The mid-day sun is exactly overhead at least once a year on all latitudes beyond the Torrid Zone. 3. The Torrid Zone lies between the Arctic Circle and the Antarctic Circle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Frigid Zones: 1. They lie between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole, and the Antarctic Circle and the South Pole. 2. The sun rises directly overhead for at least one month in these zones. 3. The rays of the sun are always vertical, providing intense heat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Meridians of Longitude, consider the following statements: 1. They are semi-circles running from the North Pole to the South Pole. 2. The distance between them increases as we move towards the poles. 3. Their length is equal, unlike parallels of latitude. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements about the Prime Meridian is correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 180° Meridian: 1. It is a separate line for 180° East and 180° West. 2. It is on the same line for both 180° East and 180° West. 3. It forms a great circle with the Prime Meridian to divide the earth into two equal halves. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Time and Longitude, consider the following statements: 1. The best means of measuring time is by the movement of the earth, moon, and planets. 2. Local time can be reckoned by the shadow cast by the sun, which is longest at noon. 3. When the Prime Meridian has the sun at the highest point, all places along this meridian have mid-day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
If it is 12 noon at Greenwich, what will be the time at 15° East of Greenwich?
Consider the following calculation regarding Earth's rotation: 1. The Earth rotates 360° in about 24 hours. 2. The Earth rotates 25° in one hour. 3. The Earth rotates 1° in four minutes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary objective of adopting a Standard Time for a country?
With reference to Indian Standard Time (IST), consider the following statements: 1. The longitude of 82°30' E is treated as the standard meridian. 2. The local time at this meridian is applied only to the northern states of India. 3. India is located east of Greenwich. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The longitudinal difference between the westernmost and easternmost points of India results in a time difference of approximately:
If it is 2:00 p.m. in London (Greenwich), what is the time in India?
Consider the following statements about Time Zones: 1. Russia has as many as eleven standard times. 2. The earth has been divided into twelve time zones of two hours each. 3. Each time zone covers 30° of longitude. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the grid system, consider the following statements: 1. It is a network of parallels of latitudes and meridians of longitudes. 2. It is primarily used to determine the depth of oceans rather than location. 3. Vertical lines represent North Latitudes and horizontal lines represent East Longitudes in a grid diagram. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pole Star: 1. It can be used to know the latitude of your place. 2. By measuring the angle of the Pole Star from your place, you can determine your longitude. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the locations of Tonga Islands (Pacific Ocean) and Mauritius Islands (Indian Ocean). Which of the following geographical parameters is common to both?
Consider the following statements regarding the movement of the Earth: 1. The Earth rotates from West to East. 2. The sun rises in the West and sets in the East. 3. The shadow cast by the sun is shortest at noon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Torrid Zone | 1. Sun does not rise much above the horizon B. Temperate Zone | 2. Sun never shines overhead C. Frigid Zone | 3. Maximum heat
The areas bounded by the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle are termed as Temperate Zones. What is the primary reason for the moderate climate in these regions?
Consider the following statements regarding the Prime Meridian: 1. It passes through Greenwich. 2. It is the ending point for numbering meridians at 180 degrees. 3. All countries decided to count from this meridian. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the parallels of latitude, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
Consider the following statements about the Grid: 1. It is formed by the intersection of parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude. 2. Even if you know the latitude and longitude of a place, you cannot locate it on the grid without a compass. 3. The grid is only useful for the Northern Hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following geographical regions constitutes the 'Frigid Zone'?
Consider the following statements regarding the measurement of longitude: 1. Each degree of longitude is divided into minutes. 2. Minutes of longitude are further divided into hours. 3. The distance between degrees of longitude is constant from the equator to the poles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the time difference between the Prime Meridian and the International Date Line (180° longitude)?
How does the distance between meridians of longitude change as one moves from the Equator towards the Poles?
Which of the following factors primarily accounts for the moderate temperatures characterizing the Temperate Zones?
With reference to the shape of the Earth, consider the following statements: 1. The Earth is a perfect sphere with no irregularities. 2. It is slightly flattened at the North and South Poles. 3. It has a bulge in the middle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Globe: 1. It is a true miniature model of the Earth. 2. On a globe, countries and continents are shown in their correct size, but oceans are not. 3. The globe is fixed and cannot be rotated. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the axis of the Earth, consider the following statements: 1. The axis is a real needle passing through the North and South Poles. 2. The Earth moves around its axis from West to East. 3. The axis is an imaginary line. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Parallels of Latitude: 1. All parallel circles from the equator up to the poles are called parallels of latitudes. 2. The size of the parallels of latitude increases as we move away from the equator. 3. They are measured in degrees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the "Torrid Zone"?
What is the primary rationale for a country to adopt a Standard Time?
Consider the following statements regarding the "North Pole": 1. It is marked by 90° N latitude. 2. It is the only point on Earth through which the axis does not pass. 3. It lies in the Frigid Zone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following correctly characterizes the South Pole?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Meridians": 1. They meet at the poles. 2. They are parallel to each other. 3. They are of equal length. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Tropic of Cancer": 1. It is an important parallel of latitude. 2. It is located in the Southern Hemisphere. 3. It marks the northern limit of the Torrid Zone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Prime Meridian and 180° Meridian: 1. They divide the earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres. 2. They form two separate parallel lines that never meet.
Which of the following astronomical positions explains why the shadow cast by the Sun is shortest at noon?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Dhubri | 26° N B. Chandrapur | 20° N C. Mauritius | 20° S D. Cape Town | 34° S
Consider the following statements regarding the rotation of the Earth: 1. It rotates from West to East. 2. It takes 24 hours to complete 180°. 3. The rate of rotation is 15° per hour. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following longitudes determines the Indian Standard Time (IST)?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Temperate Zones": 1. They lie between the Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere. 2. They lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Antarctic Circle in the Southern Hemisphere. 3. They receive maximum heat from the sun. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the Earth's grid system, what defines the North and South Poles?
Consider the following statements regarding the naming of latitudes: 1. All parallels north of the equator are called 'north latitudes'. 2. All parallels south of the equator are called 'western latitudes'. 3. The value of latitude is followed by the letter 'N' or 'S'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the rays of the sun in the Frigid Zones: 1. They are always slanting. 2. They provide intense heat during the summer months. 3. The sun rises high above the horizon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
If a place is located at 15° West of Greenwich, what is the time there when it is 12 noon at Greenwich?
What is the total number of meridians of longitude on the globe?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Grid": 1. To understand it, one can draw equidistant vertical and horizontal lines on paper. 2. Vertical lines represent North Latitudes. 3. Horizontal lines represent North Latitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What was the primary historical reason for establishing the Prime Meridian at Greenwich?
Consider the following statements regarding the distance between parallels of latitude: 1. The distance is constant. 2. The size of the circles remains constant from the equator to the poles. 3. The distance is measured in degrees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following coordinates represents the South Pole?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Antarctic Circle": 1. It is located in the Southern Hemisphere. 2. Its value is 23½° S. 3. It is a meridian of longitude. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Tropic of Capricorn": 1. It is located at 23½° N. 2. It is located in the Southern Hemisphere. 3. It is a boundary for the Torrid Zone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the "Arctic Circle"?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Prime Meridian": 1. It is a line of reference for longitudes. 2. It is a line of reference for latitudes. 3. It passes through the British Royal Observatory. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Indian Standard Time (IST) is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) by:
Consider the following statements regarding the "Globe": 1. Globes may be of varying size and type. 2. Small pocket globes are generally made of heavy metal and are difficult to carry. 3. Big globes cannot be carried easily. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the classical division of the Earth into heat zones, which one of the following is NOT considered a distinct heat zone?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Standard Meridian of India": 1. It passes through 82°30' E. 2. The local time at this meridian is applied only to the southern states of India. 3. It is known as the Indian Standard Time (IST). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?