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What is the latitudinal extent of India?

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Which line of latitude divides India into two halves?

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What is the area of India?

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Which mountain range forms India's northern boundary?

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Which countries share land borders with India? (Select all correct answers)

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China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan

The chapter states that China and Nepal are immediate neighbours along the northern boundary, Bhutan lies east of Nepal across Sikkim, and Pakistan is India's immediate neighbour to the west. Sri Lanka is a separate island country across the sea, not a land-bordering country. Therefore, the land borders are with China, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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Which are the major physical divisions of India? (Select all correct answers)

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The Himalayan Mountains, The Great Plains, The Peninsular Plateau, The Coastal Plains, The Islands

India has five major physical divisions: Himalayan Mountains, Great Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Coastal Plains, and Islands.

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From which longitude is Indian Standard Time calculated?

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82½°E

Indian Standard Time (IST) is calculated from the standard meridian of 82½°E longitude, which passes through Mirzapur near Allahabad. This meridian was chosen because it passes roughly through the centre of India, and IST is fixed as 5½ hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. The other longitudes listed do not correspond to India's standard meridian.

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The Peninsular Plateau is triangular in shape.

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The Peninsular Plateau is indeed triangular in shape, with its base along the southern edge of the Great Plains and its apex at Kanyakumari.

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What are the important topics in Location, Extent and Physical Features of India for ICSE Class 10 Geography?
Key topics in Location, Extent and Physical Features of India include Location and Extent of India, India and Neighbouring Countries, Physical Divisions of India, The Himalayan Mountains. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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