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?

The correct option is 2 only Explanation India is a vast country located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere. Its geographical parameters, including total land area and coastline length, define its position among the nations of the world. Statement-wise Analysis: - Statement 1 is Incorrect: The length of 7,516.6 km represents the total coastline of India, including the mainland and the island groups (Andaman and Nicobar, and Lakshadweep). The coastline of the mainland alone is approximately 6,100 km. - Statement 2 is Correct: India has a total land area of approximately 3.28 million square km. This accounts for about 2.4 % of the world’s total geographical land surface area - Statement 3 is Incorrect: India is the seventh largest country in the world by area. The six countries larger than India are Russia, Canada, the USA, China, Brazil, and Australia. Key Takeaway: India is the 7th largest country globally, covering 2.4% of the earth's land area. One must distinguish between the total coastline (approx. 7,517 km) and the mainland coastline (approx. 6,100 km).

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NCERT Class 11 Geography — Chapter 1: India - Location

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Consider the following statements regarding the size and geography of India:

The mainland coastline of India is 7,517 km long.
India accounts for 2.4 % of the world’s land surface area.
India is the fifth largest country in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Options

A1 only
B2 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is

2 only

Explanation

India is a vast country located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere. Its geographical parameters, including total land area and coastline length, define its position among the nations of the world.

Statement-wise Analysis:

Statement 1 is Incorrect: The length of 7,516.6 km represents the total coastline of India, including the mainland and the island groups (Andaman and Nicobar, and Lakshadweep). The coastline of the mainland alone is approximately 6,100 km.
Statement 2 is Correct: India has a total land area of approximately 3.28 million square km. This accounts for about 2.4 % of the world’s total geographical land surface area
Statement 3 is Incorrect: India is the seventh largest country in the world by area. The six countries larger than India are Russia, Canada, the USA, China, Brazil, and Australia.

Key Takeaway:
India is the 7th largest country globally, covering 2.4% of the earth's land area. One must distinguish between the total coastline (approx. 7,517 km) and the mainland coastline (approx. 6,100 km).

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