QUESTION BANK - INDIA SIZE & LOCATION

 Multiple choice type questions:

Q1. India has got .............. no. of states and ............ no. of union territories?
(a) 29 States 5 union territories
(b) 28 States 8 union territories
(c) 29 States 7 union territories
(d) 28 States 5 union territories

Q2. In India, from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh the time lag is?
(a) 2 hrs 05 min.
(b) 2 hrs.
(c) 2 hrs 10 min.
(d) 2 hrs 15 min.

Q3. India is the ....................... largest country in the world?
(a) Second
(b) Fourth
(c) Third
(d) Seventh

Q4. The east-west extent of India is:
(a) 2833 kms
(b) 3214 kms
(c) 2933 kms
(d) 3014 kms

Q5. The land mass of India has an area of ................... million square kms.
(a) 3.18
(b) 3.28
(c) 3.38
(d) 3.48

Q6. India lies in which of the hemisphere?
(a) Northern & Eastern
(b) Southern & Eastern
(c) Northern & Western
(d) Southern & Western

Q7. What is IST?
(a) Indian Stretchable Time
(b) International Standard Time
(c) Indian Stabilized Time
(d) Indian Standard Time

Q8. When was Indira-Point submerged under water?
(a) 2004
(b) 2003
(c) 2005
(d) 2001

Q9. What is the Standard Meridian of India?
(a) 82o 30' West
(b) 82o 30' South
(c) 82o 30' East
(d) 82o 30' North

Q10.Total length of the coast line of the Indian mainland including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep is?
(a) 7156.6 kms
(b) 7516.6 kms
(c) 7651.6 kms
(d) 7566.6 kms

Q11.Which is the southernmost point of Indian mainland?
(a) Kavarati
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Kanyakumari
(d) Indira Point

Q12.Suez Canal was opened in the year?
(a) 1869
(b) 1969
(c) 1769
(d) 1896

Q13.The westernmost longitude of India is?
(a) 97o 25' West
(b) 68o 7' West
(c) 68o 7' East
(d) 97o 25' East

Q14. What is the North-South extent of India?
(a) 2833 kms
(b) 3214 kms
(c) 2933 kms
(d) 3014 kms

Q15.Latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India is?
(a) 10o
(b) 20o
(c) 30o
(d) 40o

Q16.Which country shares land boundaries with India in the west?
(a) China
(b) Nepal
(c) Bhutan
(d) Pakistan

Q17.A narrow channel of Sea which separates two land masses is known as:
(a) Mound
(b) Pass
(c) Strait
(d) Valley

Q18.Indian state with the longest coastline on the eastern coast:
(a) Telangana
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Orissa
(d) Tamil Nadu

Q19.What is the latitudinal extent of Indian mainland?
(a) 8o 4' N to 37o 6' N
(b) 6o 4' N to 37o 6' N
(c) 7o 4' N to 36o 7' N
(d) 8o 4' N to 39o 6' N

Q20.Tropic of Cancer does not pass through?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Orissa
(d) Tripura


VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE

1.     The total length of the coastline of the mainland including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep is _________ .

2.     The neighbouring countries that share their boundaries with India are _________ .

3.     What is the longitudinal extent of India ?

4.     What is the latitudinal extent of India ?

5.     Which is the smallest state in India ?

6.     The north-south extent of India is about _________ .

7.     Which states does not share any international boundary ?

8.     Which canal has reduced India’s distance from Europe by 7,000 km ?

9.     What influences the duration of the day and night as one moves from south to north ?

10.                        Which ocean has been named after a country ?

11.                        What is a strait ?

12.                        China is the _________ largest country in the world ?

13.                        From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, the time lag is _________ .

14.                        The southernmost point of Indian mainland is _________ .

15.                        Suez Canal was opened in fke year.

16.                        India’s total area account for about of the total geographical area of the world.

17.                        Name the Indian states which are situated on the eastern coast of India.

18.                        Name the Indian states which are situated on the western coast of India.

19.                        In which year did the Indira Point get submerged under the sea water ?

20.                        Name the state that share border with Myanmar.

21.                        Which meridian has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India ?

22.                        How does India occupy an important strategic position in South Asia ?

23.                        What is the name of the southernmost point of India ? Why is it not visible today ?

24.                        What is latitude? What is the latitudinal extent of India?

25.                        Which ocean is named after India ? Give two reasons as to why it was named after India.

26.                        Why is India called a subcontinent?

27.                        How have been mountain passes been helpful in India since historic times? Explain.

28.                        What is the latitudinal extent of India? How is the latitudinal spread in India advantageous to her?

29.                        Why do the days and nights are almost of equal duration at Kanniyakumari?

30.                        Why Is the knowledge of latitude and longitude important for people?

31.                        What do you know about the neighbours of India?


Long Answer Type Questions

1.     1. How has the long coastline been beneficial to India?

2.     2. What was the contribution of land routes to India in ancient times? Explain.

3. Write a note on the location and size of India.

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