NCERT Class 11 Geography — Chapter 1: India - Location

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?