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India : Location, Geological Structure and Physiograph - I

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Card 1Location and Boundaries

What are the latitudinal and longitudinal extents of mainland India?

Answer

Mainland India extends from 8°4' to 37°6' North latitudes and from 68°7' to 97°25' East longitudes. The latitudinal and longitudinal extents are almost equal at about 30°.

Card 2Location and Boundaries

What is the Tropic of Cancer and how does it divide India?

Answer

The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23°5' North latitude and passes almost through the middle of India, dividing the country into two parts. The northern part spreads more in the east-west direction, w

Card 3Location and Boundaries

What is India's rank in the world by area and what is its total area?

Answer

India ranks 7th in the world by area with a total area of 32.8 lakh sq. km. The six countries larger than India are Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil, and Australia.

Card 4Location and Boundaries

What is the Standard Meridian of India and why is it important?

Answer

The Standard Meridian of India is 82°30' East longitude. It passes through five states and its local time is accepted as the standard time of India. This helps maintain uniform time across the country

Card 5Location and Boundaries

Name India's land neighbors and their directions.

Answer

North-west: Pakistan and Afghanistan; North: China, Nepal, Bhutan; East: Myanmar and Bangladesh. India has common land boundaries with seven countries in total.

Card 6Location and Boundaries

Which are India's maritime neighbors and how are they separated?

Answer

Maritime neighbors are Sri Lanka and Maldives in the south. India and Sri Lanka are separated by Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar. Lakshadweep Islands are in the Arabian Sea, while Andaman-Nicobar Islan

Card 7Cultural Significance

Why is India called a place of 'cultural confluence'?

Answer

India is called a 'cultural confluence' because it has not discarded any religion, race, or people, but has accepted them wholeheartedly. The coordinating attitude of Indian culture shows impartiality

Card 8Strategic Importance

How did the opening of Suez Canal benefit India?

Answer

The opening of Suez Canal in 1869 reduced the distance between India and Europe by about 7000 kilometers. This made India's international trade easier and enhanced its strategic importance as sea rout

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