CHAPTER-1: INDIA SIZE AND LOCATION
QUESTION ANSWERS
Bhu
Q1: 1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below.
(i) The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through
(a) Rajasthan (c) Chhattisgarh
(b) Odisha (d) Tripur
Answer- b
(ii) The easternmost longitude of India is
( a) 97° 25' E (c) 77° 6' E
(b) 68° 7' E (d) 82° 32'
Answer -(a)
(iii) Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim have common frontiers with
(a) China (c) Nepal
(b) Bhutan (d) Myanmar
Answer- (c)
(iv) If you intend to visit Kavarati during your summer vacations, which one of the following Union Territories of India you will be going to
(a) Puducherry (c) Andaman and Nicobar
(b) Lakshadweep (d) Daman and Diu
Answer- (b)
(v) My friend hails from a country which does not share land boundary with India. Identify the country.
(a) Bhutan (c) Bangladesh
(b) Tajikistan (d) Nepal
Answer - Tajikistan
2 Answer the following questions briefly.
(i) Name the group of islands lying in the Arabian Sea.
Answer- Lakshadweep
(ii) Name the countries which are larger than India
Answer- Russia , Canada,China ,USA, Brazil and Australia.
(iii) Which island group of India lies to its south-east?
Answer- Andaman &Nicobar
2 Answer the following questions briefly.
(i) Name the group of islands lying in the Arabian Sea.
Answer- Lakshadweep
(ii) Name the countries which are larger than India
Answer- Russia , Canada,China ,USA, Brazil and Australia.
(iii) Which island group of India lies to its south-east?
Answer- Andaman &Nicobar
(iv) Which island countries are our southern neighbours?
Answer- Sri Lanka and Maldives.
3 The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh as compared to Gujarat in the west but the watches show the same time. How does this happen?
4 The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance. Why?
Answer- Sri Lanka and Maldives.
3 The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh as compared to Gujarat in the west but the watches show the same time. How does this happen?
Ans:
Ans: The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh as compared to Gujarat in the ways because :
1) The longitudinal difference is about 30 degrees
2) This causes a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh.
3) The time along the meridian ( 82°30’ E) passing through Mirzapur )Uttar Pradesh) has been taken as the standard meridian for the entire country. That is why the watches show the same time.
Answer-The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance because -
It has given India a strategic advantage due to the Trans Indian ocean routes which connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia.
The Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean helps India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the Western coast and with the Southeast and East Asia from the Eastern coast.
The vast coastline and the natural harbours have benefitted India in carrying out trade and commerce with its neighbouring and distant countries.
It has given India a distinct climate than the rest of the Asian Continent.
Extra Questions
Q1."India has a large coastline which is advantageous". Explain.
Ans:
• India has a large coastline on the Indian ocean.
• Its central location and long coastline enable many countries to pass through India's ports during their sea route.
• Major ports on Eastern and Western Coast help in import and export of goods from India, developing its trade.
Q2.Why is India often called subcontinent?
Ans:India is often called Indian Subcontinent because:
• It has distinct geographical features separated from other Asian countries by the majestic Himalayas and its extensions.
• The climate of Indian subcontinent is characterised by monsoon type of climate.
• It has its own culture as distinct from the rest of Asia.
Q3.What role Indian land route play in relationship of India with other countries?
Ans:The Indian land routes are much older than her maritime contacts.
• The various passes across the mountains in the north have provided passages to the ancient travellers while the oceans restricted such interaction for a long time.
• These routes have contributed in the exchange of ideas and commodities since ancient times. The ideas of the Upanishads and the Ramayana, the stories of Panchtantra, the Indian numerals, and the decimal system thus could reach many parts of the world.
• The spices, muslin and other merchandise were taken from India to different countries. On the other hand, the influence of Greek sculpture, and the architectural styles of dome and minarets from West Asia can be seen in different parts of India.
Q4.Why Indian Ocean named is after country, India? Give reasons.
Ans:The Indian Ocean is named after country, India because:
• No other country has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean as India has.
• The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean has provided India a strategic location of great significance along the trans-Indian Ocean route.
• It is India’s eminent position in the Indian Ocean which justifies the naming of the ocean after India.
Q5.Why 82°30′ E is selected as Standard Meridian of India?
Ans:82°30′ E is selected as Standard Meridian of India because:
• It almost passes through the center of the country.
• It is exactly 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
• It is multiple of 7°30′ as a globe has 24 time zones, each of 15 longitudes so local time in each zone at the middle longitude (divided by 7°30') is taken as Standard Time.
Q6.What is longitudinal extent of India? State its implications.
Ans:The longitudinal extent of India is between 68°7' E and 97°25' E. Its implications are:
• This is useful in identifying geographical location of India on the map.
• The time lag is also decided by its longitudinal extent. India has longitudinal extent of 30° so there is time difference of 2 hours in local time between the eastern and western limits as every degree equals to 4 minutes.
Q7. Why is the difference between the durations of day and night hardly felt at Kanyakumari but not so in Kashmir?
Ans: (i) The circle of illumination divides the equator into two equal parts. The days and nights are, therefore, of the same duration at the equator.
(ii) As Kanyakumari is quite near the equator, the day and night difference is hardly one hour.
(iii) But as we move away from the equator towards the poles, the variation (difference) in the duration of day and night becomes greater. It is because of the unequal division of the parallels of latitudes by the circle of illumination.
(iv) Kashmir is over 30° away from the equator and so the difference in duration of day and night is over 4 hours there.
Extra questions
1)What is the latitudinal extent of India?
2)What is the longitudinal extent of India?
3)What is the southern most point of mainland of India?
4)In which year Indira point submerged under water due to tsunami?
5)What is the total land frontier of India?
6)Why has 82° 30' E been selected as Indian standard meridian of India?
7)Which ideas of India could reach the world.
8)Name the states through which tropic of cancer passes.
9) what is the total coastal boundary of India? including islands.
10)what is the southern most latitude of India ?
11)How many hours the Indian Standard Time ( IST ) is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time .?.
1)What is the latitudinal extent of India?
2)What is the longitudinal extent of India?
3)What is the southern most point of mainland of India?
4)In which year Indira point submerged under water due to tsunami?
5)What is the total land frontier of India?
6)Why has 82° 30' E been selected as Indian standard meridian of India?
7)Which ideas of India could reach the world.
8)Name the states through which tropic of cancer passes.
9) what is the total coastal boundary of India? including islands.
10)what is the southern most latitude of India ?
11)How many hours the Indian Standard Time ( IST ) is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time .?.
Students should know
location of India
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The Indian landmass has a central location between the East and the West Asia in north- east hemisphere.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Cf7jwlguc&t=78s
Latitude refers to
horizontal lines that represent the distance of any point, north or
south of the equator, its direction is east to west. Latitudes are also
known as parallelshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swKBi6hHHMA
India's neighboring countries
Mountain pass : Mountain pass is a route through a mountain range
MOUNTAIN PASSES which connects india with the following:
Union territoy J&K and Ladakh
1)Mintaka:Kashmir and China-Trijunction of India-China and Afghanistan border
1)Aghil Pass : Ladakh region of India with the Xinjiang (Sinkiang) Province of China-north of K2 Peak (the highest peak in India and the second highest peak in the world)
2)Banihal Pass:Jammu and Srinigar-jawahar tunnel is there -Another 11 km long tunnel provides railway link between Banihal and Kazigund. It was thrown open to railway transport in July, 2013
3)Chang-La:Ladakh with Tibet
4)Pir-Panjal pass:across the Pir Panjal range , b/w Jammu and Kashmir Valley.-But this route had to be closed down as a result of partition of the subcontinen
4)zojiLa: connects Srinagar on one side and Kargil and Leh on the other side.
Himachal pradesh
1)Bara Lacha La:Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir-National highway connecting Mandi in Himachal Pradesh with Leh in Jammu and Kashmir passes through this pass.
2)Rohtang Pass: between Kullu, Lahul and Spiti Valleys
3)Shipki La:Himachal Pradesh and Tibet.
Uttarakhand
1)Lipu Lekh:trijunction of Uttarakhand (India), Tibet (China) and Nepal borders,-This pass is used by pilgrims to Kailash-Mansarowar.
2)Mana Pass: Uttarakhand with Tibet,Situated a little north of the holy place of Badhrinath
3)Niti Pass: Uttarakhand with Tibet
4)Muling La: Uttarakhand and Tibe-situated in the north of Gangotri
Sikkim
1)Nathu La: Sikkim with Tibet-it forms part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Route
2)Jelep La: Sikkim-Bhutan border-important link between Sikkim and Lhasa
Arunachal Pradesh
1)Bom Di La: Arunachal Pradesh with Bhutan/Lahasa
2)Dihang Pass: Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar.
3)Yonggyap Pass: Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet.
4)Dipher Pass: trijunction of India, China and Myanmar,
5)Chankan Pass:Arunchal Pradesh with Myanmar
Most north ,south,east and west points of India are:
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