The boundary line between India and Pakistan is an example of
Correct Answer:
(A)
Superimposed boundary
In 1947, Pakistan and India were separated on draft created by Sir Radcliffe and Radcliffe line was made. The two countries share superimposed boundary. A superimposed boundary is a boundary that has been imposed on an area by an outsider or conquering power.
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12
What is Radcliffe line?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Indo-Pakistan boundary line
India has natural as well as man-made boundaries. Himalaya in the north, Bay of Bengal in the south-east, Indian Ocean in the south and Arabian sea in the south-west forms its natural boundary. India shares its border with China (Tibet), Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri-Lanka and Myanmar. Radcliffe line demarcates the border between India and Pakistan and Macmahon line between India and China. Durand line demarcates the border between India and Afghanistan. Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait. It is about 64-137 Km wide. It was named after the then governor of Madras Robert Palk.
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13
Which State of India has borders with three countries namely Nepal, Bhutan and China?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Sikkim
The State of Sikkim in India has borders with three countries namely Nepal, Bhutan and China.
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14
Which one of the following states of India has an international boundary on its three sides?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Tripura
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh from north, west and south. Thus, it has an international border on three sides. Assam and Mizoram are located in the east of Tripura.
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15
The southern most point of India is-
Correct Answer:
(C)
Indira Point
The four extreme points of India are:
Southernmost Point - Indira Point (6o 4' N latitudes) is a village in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil. It is the location of the southernmost point of India’s territory. On the mainland, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu (8o 4' N latitudes) is the Southernmost point.
Thus, the correct answer is option (c).
Northernmost Point
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Near Siachen Glacier, at Indira Col Ladakh.
Westernmost point
- Guhar Moti or Ghuar Mota (Gujarat).
Easternmost Point
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Kibithu (Arunachal Pradesh).
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16
Name the place in India where Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meet.
Correct Answer:
(A)
Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari, which is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland, is the place where Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meet. Kanyakumari is a part of Tamil Nadu.
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17
Which one of the following pair of states of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost state?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
The eastern most state is Arunachal Pradesh and the western most is Gujarat.
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18
The westernmost point of India is -
Correct Answer:
(C)
68° 7' E, in Gujarat
West of Guhar Moti in Kutch, Gujarat is the westernmost point of India. Its Latitude/Longitude is 23.713 N/ 68°7' E. Guhar Moti is in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
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19
Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Lucknow
The location of the above-mentioned cities can be determined by their longitudinal extension, which are
All the above cities are located in the middle of the eastern longitudes. Thus, the city which has the largest longitudinal extension is located most eastward. By looking at the above longitudes Lucknow is most eastward located.
Hyderabad
- 78° 23' E to 78º 68' E
Bhopal
- 77º 12' E to 77º 40' E
Lucknow
- 80º 34' E to 81º 12' E
Bangalore (Now Bengaluru)
- 77º 19' E to 77º 50' E
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20
Which of the following statements are true about India? Use the code given below to select the correct answer:
India is the fifth largest country of the world.
It occupies about 2.4 percent of the total area of the lithosphere.
Whole of India lies in the tropic zone.
82°30' east longitude is used to determine Indian Standard Time.
Code:
Correct Answer:
(D)
2 and 4
India is the seventh largest country after Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil and Australia respectively by area and the second largest by population. It occupies about 2.4 percent of the total area of the lithosphere. The mainland of India extends between 8º4’ North to 37º6’ North latitudes, while the tropical zone is stretched between 23º 30' north and south latitudes. Therefore statement 1 & 3 is incorrect. The latitudinal extension of the whole of India (including Andaman & Nicobar Island) lies between 6º45' to 37º 6' North latitudes. 82º 30' East longitude is used to determine Indian Standard Time.