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ICSE · Class 12 · Geography

4 concept maps of Locational Settings of India for ICSE Class 12 Geography, each also written out as a text outline.

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A map of India showing its latitudinal and longitudinal extent, the Tropic of Cancer, and the Indian Standard Time (IST) meridian. Key coordinates and the north-south/east-west extents should be label
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Mind map showing India's latitudinal and longitudinal boundaries and linear distances

Mind map showing India's latitudinal and longitudinal boundaries and linear distances

The map in words

  • India's Extent
    • Latitudinal
      • Mainland
        • 8°4' North
        • 37°6' North
      • Islands
        • 6°45' North
        • Indira Point
    • Longitudinal
      • West
        • 68°7' East
        • Saurashtra
      • East
        • 97°25' East
        • Arunachal Pradesh
    • Linear Distances
      • North-South
        • 3,214 km
      • East-West
        • 2,933 km

Flowchart showing the calculation of time difference across India based on longitudinal extent

Flowchart showing the calculation of time difference across India based on longitudinal extent

The map in words

  • Earth rotation 360° in 24 hours
    • 15° per hour
      • 1° longitude = 4 minutes
        • India spans 30°
          • Time difference 30 × 4 = 120 min
            • 2 hour difference East ahead of West
              • IST at 82.5°E Standard for all India

Pie chart showing the relative areas of the 7 largest countries in the world

Pie chart showing the relative areas of the 7 largest countries in the world

The map in words

  • Russia: 170.75
  • Canada: 99.84
  • USA: 96.26
  • China: 95.97
  • Brazil: 85.12
  • Australia: 76.86
  • India: 32.87

India's locational setting and its geographical significance

India's locational setting and its geographical significance

The map in words

  • India's locational setting and its geographical significance
    • India as a subcontinent
    • Latitudinal extent
    • Longitudinal extent
    • Time difference in India
    • Area and size of India
    • Land frontiers
    • Sea frontier
    • Indian Ocean location

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Locational Settings of India for ICSE Class 12 Geography?
Key topics in Locational Settings of India include Physical Setting of India, Latitudinal and Longitudinal Extent, Area, Borders, and Coastline, Importance of India’s Location. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Locational Settings of India show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Locational Settings of India connect: Mind map showing India's latitudinal and longitudinal boundaries and linear distances; Flowchart showing the calculation of time difference across India based on longitudinal extent. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Locational Settings of India for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Locational Settings of India. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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