India – Size and Location

Why is India's location considered advantageous?

1. It prevents all international trade.
2. It provides access to important land and sea routes connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
3. It has no influence on economic development.
4. It limits communication with neighbouring countries.

Which statement correctly explains India's geographical importance?

1. India is located far from all major sea routes.
2. India occupies a central position in South Asia and the Indian Ocean.
3. India has no neighbouring countries.
4. India has only land boundaries.

Which continent lies closest to India across the Arabian Sea?

1. Europe
2. Africa
3. Australia
4. North America

India's central location at the head of the Indian Ocean has helped it to

1. Remain isolated from the world
2. Become an important centre of international trade
3. Avoid all contact with neighbouring countries
4. Prevent sea transport

Which neighbouring country is separated from India by the Palk Strait?

1. Bangladesh
2. Nepal
3. Sri Lanka
4. Myanmar

Which neighbouring country shares the longest land boundary with India?

1. Nepal
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. Myanmar

Which island group is located in the Arabian Sea?

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Lakshadweep Islands
3. Sri Lanka
4. Indonesia

Which island group lies in the Bay of Bengal?

1. Lakshadweep Islands
2. Maldives
3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4. Sri Lanka

Which water body lies to the west of India?

1. Bay of Bengal
2. Arabian Sea
3. Indian Ocean
4. Pacific Ocean

Indian Standard Time (IST) is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) by

1. 4 hours 30 minutes
2. 5 hours
3. 5 hours 30 minutes
4. 6 hours

Which longitude is selected as the Standard Meridian of India?

1. 68°7' E
2. 90° E
3. 82°30' E
4. 97°25' E

Which latitude passes almost through the middle of India?

1. Equator
2. Arctic Circle
3. Tropic of Cancer
4. Prime Meridian

What is the longitudinal extent of India?

1. 68°7' E to 97°25' E
2. 8°4' N to 37°6' N
3. 23°30' N to 82°30' E
4. 66° E to 100° E

What is the latitudinal extent of mainland India?

1. 6°4' N to 37°6' N
2. 8°4' N to 37°6' N
3. 8°4' S to 37°6' N
4. 23°30' N to 68°7' E