The easternmost longitude of India is

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(a)

\(97^{ \circ }25'E\)

(b)

\(68^{ \circ }7'E\)

(c)

\(77^{ \circ }6'E\)

(d)

\(82^{ \circ }32'E\)

Uttarakhand, Uttar pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim have common frontiers with

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(a)

China

(b)

Bhutan

(c)

Nepal

(d)

Myanmar

If you intend to visit Kavarati during your summer vacation, which one of the following Union Territories of India you will be going to

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(a)

Puducherry

(b)

Lakshadweep

(c)

Andaman and Nicobar

(d)

Diu and Daman

My friend hails from a country which does not share land boundary with India. Identify the country.

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(a)

Bhutan

(b)

Tajikistan

(c)

Bangladesh

(d)

Nepal

Which parallel of latitude divides India into almost two equal parts?

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(a)

Equator

(b)

Tropic of Cancer

(c)

Tropic of Capricorn

(d)

Arctic Circle

If you want to visit Lakshadweep during your winter holidays, which water body would you have to cross?

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(a)

Bay of Bengal

(b)

Arabian Sea

(c)

Indian Ocean

(d)

None of the above

A which parallel of latitude does India begin to taper towards south?

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(a)

23⁰30' N

(b)

22⁰ N

(c)

8⁰ 4' N

(d)

68⁰ 7'E

Why is there a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh?

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(a)

Because of India's east-west extent

(b)

Because of India's north-south extent

(c)

Because of India's proximity to oceans

(d)

Because of India's landmass

Which one of the following states does not share its boundary with Pakistan?

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(a)

Jammu and Kashmir

(b)

Rajsthan

(c)

Gujarat

(d)

Haryana

Which one of the following shares an international boundary?

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(a)

Haryana

(b)

Jharkhand

(c)

Uttarkhand

(d)

Madhya Pradesh

Explain the following:
Standard Time

4

(a)

The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance. Why?

4

(a)

How do we come to know that in olden times India was important in respect of international trade and commerce?

4

(a)

Collect information about the 'Silk Route'. Also find out the new developments, which are improving communication routes in the regions of high altitude.

4

(a)

Why \(82^{ \circ }30'E\) has been elected as the Standard Meridian of India?

4

(a)

Name the place said to be situated on the three seas. Name the seas as well.

4

(a)

Where do you think the sun's rays would be direct on the Great Nicobar Islands or on the Jammu and Kashmir State?

4

(a)

What is the southernmost tip of the India Union? What happened to this point during the Tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004?

4

(a)

State the geographical area of India. What is its percentage in relation to world area?

4

(a)

Distinguish between Local Time and Standard Time.

4

(a)