Question 1

Q1: (i) Which one of the following latitudinal extent is relevant for the extent of India's area? (a) 8°41' N - 35°7' N (b) 8°4' N - 37°6' N (c) 8°4' N -...

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Answer: (d) 6°45' N - 37°6' N Explanation: The question asks for the latitudinal extent relevant for the entire area of India. While the mainland of India extends from 8°4' N in the south (Kanniyakumari) to 37°6' N in the north (Kashmir), the country's total area includes the island groups. As the s...

Question 2

Q2: (ii) Which one of the following countries shares the longest land frontier with India? (a) Bangladesh (b) China (c) Pakistan (d) Myanmar

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Answer: (a) Bangladesh Explanation: Although the text does not provide the specific lengths of the borders, India shares its longest land frontier with Bangladesh. The border between India and Bangladesh is approximately 4,096 kilometers long and passes through the states of West Bengal, Assam, Megh...

Question 3

Q3: (iii) Which one of the following countries is larger in area than India? (a) China (b) Egypt (c) France (d) Iran

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Answer: (a) China Explanation: The source text states that India, with an area of 3.28 million sq. km, 'stands as the seventh largest country in the world.' The six countries larger than India in area are Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil, and Australia. Among the given options, only China is large...

Question 4

Q4: (iv) Which one of the following longitudes is the standard meridian for India? (a) 69°30' E (b) 82°30' E (c) 75°30' E (d) 90°30' E

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Answer: (b) 82°30' E Explanation: The source text explicitly mentions the standard meridian for India. A footnote explains that there is a general understanding to select the standard meridian in multiples of 7°30' of longitude. It clarifies, 'That is why 82°30' E has been selected as the ‘standard...

Question 5

Q5: 2. Answer the following questions in about 30 words. (i) Does India need to have more than one standard time? If yes, why do you think so?

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Yes, there is a valid argument that India could have more than one standard time. The country has a vast longitudinal extent of about 30 degrees, which results in a time difference of nearly two hours between its easternmost and westernmost points. This large time gap means that the sun rises and se...

Question 6

Q6: (ii) What are the implications of India having a long coastline?

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India's long coastline, which is 7,517 km including the island groups, has several significant implications:    Trade and Commerce: It provides excellent access to the sea, facilitating maritime trade and connecting India with other countries through sea routes.    Strategic Location: It gives India...

Question 7

Q7: (iii) How is the latitudinal spread of India advantageous to her?

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India's vast latitudinal spread, from the tropical to the sub-tropical and warm temperate zones, is highly advantageous. As stated in the text, this location is 'responsible for large variations in land forms, climate, soil types and natural vegetation in the country.' This diversity allows for the...

Question 8

Q8: (iv) While the sun rises earlier in the east, say Nagaland and also sets earlier, how do the watches at Kohima and New Delhi show the same time?

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Watches at Kohima and New Delhi show the same time because all of India follows a single, uniform time called the Indian Standard Time (IST). This time is based on the longitude of 82°30' E, which is designated as the 'standard meridian' of India. Although the local time based on sunrise and sunset...

Question 9

Q1: (i) On a graph paper, plot the number of districts in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Goa, Kerala, Haryana. Do the number of districts have some...

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To perform this activity, one would need to collect the data for the area and the number of districts for each state from an appendix or a reliable source. After plotting this data on a graph, it is likely that a general positive relationship would be observed. Typically, states with a larger geogra...

Question 10

Q2: (ii) Which state amongst Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and Rajasthan is the most thickly populated and w...

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Based on general geographical knowledge (as the data is in an appendix not provided), among the states listed:    Most thickly populated (highest population density): West Bengal or Uttar Pradesh would be among the most densely populated due to their large populations living in fertile plains.    Le...

Question 11

Q3: (iii) Find out the relationship between the area of the state and the number of districts.

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There is generally a positive correlation between the area of a state and the number of its districts. Larger states often require more administrative units (districts) to govern effectively, manage resources, and provide services to the population spread over a vast territory. However, the relation...

Question 12

Q4: (iv) Identify the states with coastal boundaries.

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Based on the map of India, the states with coastal boundaries are:    Gujarat    Maharashtra    Goa    Karnataka    Kerala    Tamil Nadu    Andhra Pradesh    Odisha *   West Bengal

Question 13

Q5: (v) Arrange the states from west to east which have only land boundary.

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An arrangement of states with only land boundaries, moving from west to east, could be as follows: 1.  Rajasthan 2.  Punjab 3.  Haryana 4.  Uttar Pradesh 5.  Madhya Pradesh 6.  Chhattisgarh 7.  Jharkhand 8.  Sikkim 9.  Assam 10. Arunachal Pradesh

Question 14

Q6: Activity based on Appendix II (i) List the Union Territories which have coastal location.

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The Union Territories which have a coastal location are:    Andaman and Nicobar Islands    Lakshadweep    Puducherry    Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Question 15

Q7: (ii) How do you explain the variation in the area and population of NCT Delhi and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

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The variation in area and population between NCT Delhi and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is due to their vastly different geographical and socio-economic characteristics.    NCT Delhi: It has a small geographical area and is landlocked. However, as the national capital, it is a major political, ad...

Question 16

Q8: (iii) On a graph paper, draw a bar diagram to show the area and population of all the Union Territories.

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This is an activity to be performed. To create the bar diagram, one would collect the area (in sq. km) and total population for each Union Territory of India from Appendix II or a reliable source. Using a graph paper, two separate bar diagrams could be drawn. One diagram would have the names of the...

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