Geography: India – Size and Location

Topics in this chapter

• Latitudinal and Longitudinal Location
• Size and Geographical Extent
• Standard Meridian and Time
• Land and Maritime Boundaries
• Neighbours and Island Groups
• Strategic Location and Trade Routes
• States and Union Territories

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-420CFC

   What is the total geographical area of India as a percentage of the total global land area?

   1. A.2.4 percent
   2. B.3.28 percent
   3. C.8.24 percent
   4. D.4.2 percent
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2. Question 2Q-347574

   Which standard meridian of India is used to determine the Indian Standard Time (IST) for the whole country?

   1. A.82°30' E longitude passing through Mirzapur
   2. B.68°07' E longitude passing through Dwarka
   3. C.97°25' E longitude passing through Kibithu
   4. D.23°30' N latitude passing through Bhopal
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3. Question 3Q-72F3C9

   How many states and union territories does India currently have under its administrative setup?

   1. A.28 states and 8 union territories
   2. B.29 states and 7 union territories
   3. C.27 states and 9 union territories
   4. D.28 states and 7 union territories
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4. Question 4Q-1DA509

   Which of the following island groups of India lies to the southeast of the Indian mainland in the Bay of Bengal?

   1. A.Lakshadweep Islands
   2. B.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
   3. C.Maldives
   4. D.Sri Lanka
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5. Question 5Q-F25B5E

   What is the approximate latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the mainland of India?

   1. A.About 10 degrees
   2. B.About 20 degrees
   3. C.About 30 degrees
   4. D.About 40 degrees
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