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Locational Settings of India — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 12 · Geography

Locational Settings of India revision notes for ICSE Class 12 Geography: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Geography syllabus.

44 questions30 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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1. Physical Setting of India

  • India lies in Asia, the largest continent, and forms part of South Asia.
  • The Himalayas stand in the north and separate India from the rest of Asia.
  • The south of the Himalayas has the Great Indo-Gangetic Plain, known for fertile soils.
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2. Latitudinal and Longitudinal Extent

  • India extends from 8°4' north to 37°6' north latitude and from 68°7' east to 97°25' east longitude.
  • India’s latitudinal and longitudinal extent is about thirty degrees each.
  • Indira Point is the southernmost point of India in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at 6°45' north latitude.
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3. Area, Borders, and Coastline

  • India’s total area is 32,87,263 sq. km.
  • India covers about 2.4% of the total geographical area of the world.
  • India’s total land frontier is 15,200 km.
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4. Importance of India’s Location

  • India stands at the head of the Indian Ocean and at the centre of the Eastern Hemisphere.
  • Its position gives it command over trade routes in many directions.
  • The Indian Ocean is the only ocean in the world named after a country, India.

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India lies in South AsiaIndia extends from 8° 4' northIndia extends from 68° 7' eastThe northThe earth completes 360° rotation

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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.
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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