Test: Our Country India - 2 - Class 6 MCQ

The Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the local time of longitude 82°30'E. This meridian, passing through Allahabad, was chosen as the standard time for the entire country, ensuring uniformity in timekeeping across India.

The Great Himalayas (Himadri) is the longest range among the three parallel ranges.

The Thar Desert is located in the western part of India.

The Northern Indian Plains are formed by the alluvial deposits of rivers like the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra.

- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal.
- They consist of two groups: the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands.
- Situated to the southeast of India, these islands are known for their diverse ecosystem and indigenous tribes.
- The Lakshadweep Islands are in the Arabian Sea, not the Bay of Bengal.
- The Maldives and Seychelles are located in the Indian Ocean, not in the Bay of Bengal.
- Thus, the correct answer is A: Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The Sunderban delta is formed where the Brahmaputra and Ganga rivers flow into the Bay of Bengal.

Goa is the smallest state in India in terms of area.

The Shiwalik Range is the outermost range among the three main parallel ranges in the Himalayas.

The Konkan Coastal Plains lie to the west of the Western Ghats.

Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait.