India Size And Location - Class 9 MCQ

The southernmost point of India that got submerged in 2004 is Indira Point.
Explanation:
- In 2004, a devastating tsunami struck the coast of the Indian Ocean, including the southern part of India.
- Indira Point, located in the Nicobar Islands, was the southernmost point of India at that time.
- The tsunami caused extensive damage to the islands, including Indira Point, which was completely submerged under the water.
- Indira Point was a significant landmark as it marked the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent.
- After the tsunami, the shape of the coastline changed, and the submerged Indira Point was no longer considered the southernmost point of India.
- The new southernmost point is now located in the neighboring island of Great Nicobar.
- It is important to note that the Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Khambhat, and Kanyakumari are not the correct answers as they were not submerged in 2004.
Therefore, the correct answer is C: Indira Point.

There are total 8 states on the coastal line in India. These are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.