Geography of India

The video provides an overview of India's geographical features, including its location in the northern hemisphere, its size, and its boundaries. It highlights India's position as the 7th largest country in the world, with a landmass of 3.28 million square kilometers. The video also discusses India's latitudinal and longitudinal extent, the time difference across the country, and the standard meridian used for Indian Standard Time.

Which hemisphere is India located in?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

What is the significance of 23°30'N latitude in India?

• It marks the southernmost point of India.

• It divides India into two equal halves.

• It is the location of the capital city.

• It marks the boundary with neighboring countries.

What percentage of the world's total geographical area does India occupy?

• 4.8%

• 3.6%

• 2.4%

• 1.2%

Which of the following is true about India's coastline?

• It is the longest in the world.

• It includes the Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands.

• It is longer than its land boundary.

• It is entirely on the eastern side of the country.

What geographical feature bounds India in the northwest, north, and northeast?

• Deserts

• Young fold mountains

• Plateaus

• Plains

Which two seas does India divide as it extends towards the Indian Ocean?

• Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico

• Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea

• Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal

• Caspian Sea and Black Sea

What is the time difference between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh?

• Four hours

• One hour

• Three hours

• Two hours

Which meridian is used as the standard time for India?

• 90°E

• 82°30'E

• 75°E

• 100°E