Geographical Coordinates of India

The video tutorial covers the ISC map focusing on latitudes and longitudes. It provides step-by-step instructions on drawing longitudes and latitudes for India, including the western boundary, the standard meridian, and specific latitudes like 8 degrees north and 37 degrees north. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the tapering nature of latitudes and the equidistant nature of longitudes at the equator.

What is the significance of the 68-degree east longitude in the context of India?

• It marks the western boundary of India.

• It is the standard meridian of India.

• It is the Tropic of Cancer.

• It marks the eastern boundary of India.

How many longitudes are there between 96 and 100 degrees east?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the standard meridian of India?

• 23.5 degrees north

• 68 degrees east

• 96 degrees east

• 82.5 degrees east

How are the longitudes between 80 and 84 degrees divided to find the standard meridian?

• Into two equal parts

• Into three equal parts

• Into four equal parts

• Into five equal parts

Why can't a scale be used to draw latitude lines?

• They are straight lines.

• They taper towards the poles.

• They are equidistant.

• They are horizontal.

Which latitude is associated with the tip of India at Kanyakumari?

• 8 degrees north

• 23.5 degrees north

• 37 degrees north

• 0 degrees

What is the extreme northern latitude of India?

• 8 degrees north

• 82.5 degrees east

• 23.5 degrees north

• 37 degrees north

Where does the 37-degree north latitude pass through in India?

• Kanyakumari

• Indira Col

• Kandla Port

• Agartala

What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer in India?

• It marks the northern boundary of India.

• It divides India into two halves.

• It is the standard meridian of India.

• It marks the southern boundary of India.

Which reference point is used for drawing the Tropic of Cancer?

• Kanyakumari

• Kandla Port

• Indira Col

• Agartala