Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the location of India: 1. India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere. 2. The mainland of India extends between latitudes 8°4'S and 37°6'S. 3. The Tropic of Cancer divides the country into exactly two equal halves. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the size of India, consider the following statements: 1. India’s total area accounts for about 2.4 per cent of the total geographical area of the world. 2. India is the fifth largest country in the world. 3. The land boundary of India is approximately 7,516.6 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following countries is larger than India in terms of area? 1. Australia 2. Brazil 3. China 4. Russia Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the "Silk Route" and ancient connectivity: 1. The routes contributed to the exchange of ideas like the decimal system. 2. The influence of Greek sculpture in India is a myth and not supported by evidence. 3. Maritime contacts were established before land routes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean: 1. It is divided into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal by the Indian landmass. 2. India has a peripheral location in the Indian Ocean. 3. The trans Indian Ocean routes connect East Asia to West Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The total area of India is approximately:
Which of the following correctly identifies the location of the Gulf of Mannar?
Consider the following statements regarding the time lag in India: 1. The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh compared to Gujarat. 2. The watches in Arunachal Pradesh show a time two hours ahead of Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is the easternmost longitude of India?
Consider the following statements regarding India's coastline: 1. It helps in establishing contact with the outside world. 2. The western coast facilitates contact with East Asia. 3. The eastern coast facilitates contact with West Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The "Indira Point" is located in which group of islands?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Standard Meridian": 1. It is 82°30'E. 2. It passes through the city of Mumbai. 3. It is used to avoid time confusion due to the 2-hour time lag. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of which one of the following longitudes?
Consider the following statements regarding the impact of latitude on India: 1. The latitudinal extent of India is approximately 30°. 2. The latitudinal extent has no influence on the duration of day and night. 3. The difference between the duration of day and night is hardly felt at Kashmir but is distinct at Kanniyakumari. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following neighbours lies to the east of India?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s contact with the world: 1. The maritime contacts of India are older than its land routes. 2. The various passes across the mountains in the north provided passages to ancient travellers. 3. The Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean, helping India establish contact with West Asia and Africa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Indian Standard Time (IST), consider the following statements: 1. There is a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh. 2. The Standard Meridian of India passes through Jaipur in Rajasthan. 3. The time along the Standard Meridian is applied only to the northern states of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following geographical points of the Indian Union was submerged during the 2004 Tsunami?
Which of the following represents the longitudinal extent of India?
Consider the following statements regarding the geographical features of India: 1. India is bounded by young fold mountains in the northwest, north, and northeast. 2. The Indian landmass begins to taper south of 10°N latitude. 3. The tapering landmass divides the Indian Ocean into the Arabian Sea on the east and the Bay of Bengal on the west. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India's location in Asia, consider the following statements: 1. India is a southward extension of the Asian continent. 2. India is located in the extreme eastern part of the Asian continent. 3. India is isolated from West Asia due to the absence of land routes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the approximate distance of India's east-west extent from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat?
Which of the following statements explains why 82°30'E is selected as the Standard Meridian of India? 1. It is a multiple of 7°30', which is a standard agreement for time zones. 2. It passes through the westernmost tip of Gujarat. 3. It ensures that the time difference between the western and eastern extremities is minimized for administrative purposes.
Consider the following statements regarding the contribution of ancient routes: 1. The passes in the northern mountains were completely impassable until the 19th century. 2. These routes contributed to the exchange of ideas and commodities. 3. Architectural styles like the dome and minarets came to India from West Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the approximate percentage of the world's total geographical area occupied by India?
Consider the following statements regarding the extent of India: 1. The North-South distance is 3,214 km. 2. The East-West distance is 3,500 km. 3. The latitudinal extent is greater than the longitudinal extent in degrees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the influence of India's location: 1. India's central location in South Asia is considered strategic. 2. The Deccan Peninsula's protrusion into the Indian Ocean hinders trade with East Asia. 3. India is the only country with an ocean named after it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India's connectivity: 1. Land routes through mountain passes are older than maritime contacts. 2. Maritime contacts were established before the land routes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Indian mainland, the difference between the duration of day and night: 1. Increases as one moves from south to north. 2. Is significantly felt at Kanyakumari. 3. Is significant in Kashmir. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following represents the correct latitudinal extent of the Indian mainland?
Which of the following water bodies separates Sri Lanka from India? 1. Palk Strait 2. Gulf of Mannar 3. Gulf of Khambhat 4. 10 Degree Channel Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The Maldives islands are situated in which direction relative to the Lakshadweep Islands?
Consider the following statements about the administrative divisions of India before 1947: 1. There were two types of states: the provinces and the Princely states. 2. Provinces were ruled by local hereditary rulers. 3. Princely states were ruled directly by British officials appointed by the Viceroy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following ideas or commodities reached the world from India due to ancient routes? 1. The Upanishads and the Ramayana 2. The Indian numerals and the decimal system 3. Spices and muslin 4. Greek sculpture Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following countries shares a land boundary with India in the north? 1. China (Tibet) 2. Nepal 3. Bhutan 4. Myanmar Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements: 1. The time lag between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh is two hours. 2. Watches in different parts of India show different times based on local meridians. 3. The Standard Meridian of India passes through Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following correctly describes the location of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Consider the following statements regarding geographical events: 1. The Suez Canal opened in 1869. 2. Indira Point got submerged under sea water in 1947. 3. Young fold mountains formed in the north. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs regarding India's boundaries: Boundary | Feature/Country 1. Northwest | Pakistan and Afghanistan 2. North | China, Nepal, Bhutan 3. East | Myanmar, Bangladesh 4. South | Sri Lanka, Maldives How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the size of India relative to the world: 1. India is the seventh largest country in the world. 2. India is larger than Australia. 3. India is smaller than Brazil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following Union Territories is located in the Arabian Sea?
Consider the following statements regarding the political administration of India: 1. India has 28 States and 8 Union Territories. 2. Before 1947, Princely states were ruled by British officials. 3. Provinces were ruled by local hereditary rulers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following latitudes divides India into approximately two equal halves?
Consider the following statements regarding the coastline of India: 1. The total length of the coastline of the mainland is 7,516.6 km. 2. This length excludes the coastlines of Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
India is geographically situated as which extension of the Asian continent?
Consider the following statements regarding the shape of India: 1. The landmass is bounded by young fold mountains in the northwest, north, and northeast. 2. The landmass begins to taper south of 30°N latitude. 3. The north-south extent is physically longer than the east-west extent in kilometers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following groups of islands is located in the Bay of Bengal?
Consider the following statements about India's strategic position: 1. India is centrally located between East and West Asia. 2. India has close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe from the eastern coast. 3. India has close contact with Southeast and East Asia from the western coast. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. The Tropic of Cancer passes through Madhya Pradesh. 2. The Standard Meridian of India passes through Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The southernmost latitude of the Indian mainland is:
Consider the following statements regarding the location of India's neighbours: 1. Nepal and Bhutan are landlocked neighbours in the north. 2. Sri Lanka is a landlocked neighbour in the north. 3. Bangladesh shares a border with India in the west. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following water bodies is located to the west of the Indian mainland?