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Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below. (i) The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through (a) Rajasthan (c) Chhattisgarh (b) Orissa (d) Tripura
B
The easternmost longitude of India is (a) 97° 25' E (c) 77° 6' E (b) 68° 7' E (d) 82° 32' E
A
Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim have common frontiers with (a) China (c) Nepal (b) Bhutan (d) Myanmar
C
If you intend to visit Kavaratti 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) Diu and Daman
B
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
B
India shares its land boundary with seven countries. Which of the following countries does not share its land boundaries with India?
  • A) China
  • B) Pakistan
  • C) Afghanistan
  • D) Tajikistan
D
Several neighbouring countries share long stretches of land frontier with India. Which country has the longest land border with India?
  • A) Pakistan
  • B) Bangladesh
  • C) Nepal
  • D) Myanmar
B
India’s landmass extends to the Indian Ocean in the form of Andaman and Nicobar islands and Lakshadweep islands. Lakshadweep islands are located in which water body?
  • A) Arabian Sea
  • B) Bay of Bengal
  • C) Palk Strait
  • D) Gulf of Cambay
A
India enjoys trade relations with various countries in the world. What was the main item exported from India to different countries in ancient times?
  • A) Gold
  • B) Silk
  • C) Spices
  • D) Glassware
C
ndia accounts for about 2.1 percent of the total geographical area of the world. What is the total area of India?
  • A) 2.60 million sq. km
  • B) 3.28 million sq. km
  • C) 4.10 million sq. km
  • D) 3.75 million sq. km
B
Write a short note on the Andaman and Nicobar islands?
The Andaman and Nicobar islands are a group of islands off the east coast of India.

The islands in the Bay of Bengal form a Union Territory of India.

Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar islands.
The Andaman and Nicobar islands are known for their scenic beauty.
Why is Indian Ocean named after India?
Indian Ocean is named after India because India has the longest coastline on the ocean.
It is surrounded by the ocean from three sides.
it is the major channel for India’s trade with other countries through sea route.

What is the significance of the Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar? Where are they situated?
The Gulf of Munnar and the Palk Strait are situated in the Indian Ocean towards south of India. they form the main dividing line between India and Sri Lanka.
Mark the countries bordering India on the political map of Asia.
Answer
Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below. (i) A landmass bound by sea on three sides is referred to as (a) Coast (c) Peninsula (b) Island (d) None of the above
C