Geography and Economics Quiz

Which of the following is the southernmost point of the Indian Union?

• Kanyakumari

• Indira Point

• Lakshadweep

• Nicobar

What is the longitudinal extent of India?

• 68°7’E to 97°25’E

• 8°4’N to 37°6’N

• 77°E to 88°E

• 66°E to 93°E

India’s time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) by:

• 4 hours

• 5 hours

• 5 hours 30 minutes

• 6 hours

Why is the time lag between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat about 2 hours?

• Different latitudes

• Difference in terrain

• Longitudinal extent of India

• Different time zones

Which neighbouring country lies to the northwest of India?

• Nepal

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

• China

Which ocean borders India to the south?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

The Tropic of Cancer passes through (a)   states in India.

The standard meridian of India is (a)   longitude.

The southernmost point of the Indian mainland is (a)   .

India shares its longest land boundary with (a)   .