1.Fill in the blanks.
(a) India has an area of about ________________.
(b) The Greater Himalayas are also known as_________________.
(c) The largest state in India, in terms of area, is__________________.
(d) The river Narmada falls into the __________________ sea.
(e) The latitude that runs almost halfway through India is the ___________.
1.Fill in the blanks.
(a) India has an area of about ________________.
(b) The Greater Himalayas are also known as_________________.
(c) The largest state in India, in terms of area, is__________________.
(d) The river Narmada falls into the __________________ sea.
(e) The latitude that runs almost halfway through India is the ___________.
Explanation:
(a) India has an area of about 3.28 million sq. km.
(b) The Greater Himalayas are also known as Himadri.
(c) The largest state in India, in terms of area, is Rajasthan.
(d) The river Narmada falls into the Arabian Sea.
(e) The latitude that runs almost halfway through India is the Tropic of Cancer
2. What is the north-south extent of India?
2. What is the north-south extent of India?
Explanation:
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there are around 3,200 kilometres of north-south distance.
3.Mention the political and administrative divisions of India.
3.Mention the political and administrative divisions of India.
Explanation:
India is a sizable nation. As a result, it is divided into 28 states and 7 Union Territories for administrative purposes. India's capital is Delhi. Languages have been used as a foundation for the creation of states. In terms of size, Goa is the smallest state and Rajasthan is the largest. Districts have been created out of these states.
4. Write a short note on the coastal plains of India.
4. Write a short note on the coastal plains of India.
Explanation:
The coastal plains are located east and west of the Eastern Ghats, respectively. The eastern coastal plains are substantially wider than the narrower western coastal plains. There are a number of swift-moving rivers, including the Krishna, Godavari, Kaveri, and Mahanadi. At the mouths of these rivers, rich deltas have developed.
5. Write a short note on the two groups of islands of India.
5. Write a short note on the two groups of islands of India.
Explanation:
Lakshadweep Islands and Andaman and Nicobar Islands are the two island groups. The Arabian Sea contains the Lakshadweep Islands. Off the coast of Kerala, there are these coral islands. The following is a list of the upcoming events for the upcoming year.
6.How are coral islands formed?
6.How are coral islands formed?
Explanation:
Polyps, which are incredibly tiny marine organisms, form the skeletons of corals. The dead polyps just leave behind their skeletons. The coral islands are formed by additional polyps growing on top of the hard skeleton as it continues to rise in height.
7. What do you know about the boundaries of India? Explain in brief
7. What do you know about the boundaries of India? Explain in brief
Explanation:
Our nation spans a huge portion of the globe. It is surrounded by the majestic Himalayas on the north. The Indian Ocean borders the Arabian Sea in the south, the Bay of Bengal in the east, and the Arabian Sea in the west.
8.Describe the geographical extent of India.
8.Describe the geographical extent of India.
Explanation:
3.28 million square kilometres roughly make up India. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there are around 3,200 kilometres of north-south distance. And from Arunachal Pradesh to Kuchchh, the east-west distance is almost 2,900 kilometres. A variety of landforms can be found, including the tall mountains, the Great Indian Desert, the Northern Plains, the uneven surface of the plateau, and the beaches and islands.
9.Describe the effect of east-west extent of India on time.
9.Describe the effect of east-west extent of India on time.
Explanation:
The west to east elongation causes a change in local time from one meridian to the next. For each degree of longitude, the local time shifts by four minutes. In the east, specifically in Arunachal Pradesh, the sun rises two hours earlier than in the west, i.e. (Gujarat). The Indian Standard Time has been determined to be the local time in longitude 82° 30′ E. The Standard Meridian of India is another name for this latitude. Its time is considered to be the norm across the nation.
