India Size and Location

NCERT 9th Grade Social Science

What is the geographical area of India in million square kilometers?

3.28 million square kilometers.

Which plateaus and seas border India to the east and west?

Bay of Bengal to the east and Arabian Sea to the west.

What major mountain range lies towards the north, northwest, and northeast of India?

The Himalayas.

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

It passes through India, nearly dividing the country in half.

What is the perimeter of India’s landmass?

15,200 km.

Which standard time was created to avoid confusion in India due to its vast size?

Indian Standard Time (IST).

What imaginary line represents Indian Standard Time?

The longitudinal line at 82 degrees 30 minutes.

Which countries are India's northern neighbors?

China, Nepal, and Bhutan.

In what year did the Suez Canal open, affecting trade routes with Europe?

1869.

Name one strategic advantage of India's geographical location for trade.

Its central location between West Asia and East Asia.

How did the opening of the Suez Canal impact trade routes from India to Europe?

It reduced the distance by 7000 kilometers by sea.

Which two nations are to the south of India, separated by sea?

Sri Lanka and Maldives.

What two bodies of water border India?

Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.

What is India's southernmost point that sunk due to a tsunami?

Indira Point.

What was one of the primary commodities traded by ancient travelers to and from India?

Spices.

How do India's Eastern neighbors feature in its geography?

Bangladesh and Myanmar are located to the East.