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Class 9 Geography Chapter 1 Question Answers - India: Size and Location

Q1. What is the easternmost longitude of India?

Ans: The easternmost longitude of India is 97° 25' E.

Q2. Which latitude isolates India into almost two equal parts?

Ans: The Tropic of Cancer at 23°30'N divides India into almost two equal parts.

Q3. Name any two northern neighbours of India.

Ans: China and Nepal are two of India's northern neighbours.

Q4. Name the island group of India lying south of the Arabian Sea.

Ans: The Lakshadweep Islands are an island group of India located in the Arabian Sea. They are known for their stunning beaches and rich marine life.

Q5. What per cent of the world’s land area is with India?

Ans: India covers approximately 2.42% of the world's total land area.

Q6. When was the  Suez Canal publicly opened?

Ans: The Suez Canal was publicly opened in 1869.

Q7. How much distance has been reduced between India and Europe by developing the Suez Canal?

Ans: Since the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, the distance between India and Europe has been reduced by: 7,000 km

Q8. Which state in India has the longest coastline?

Ans: Gujarat has the longest coastline in India.

Q9. Jammu and Kashmir Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat share an international boundary with which country?

Ans: Pakistan shares an international boundary with:

  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Punjab
  • Rajasthan
  • Gujarat

Q10. Why is India called a subcontinent?

Ans: India is referred to as a subcontinent due to its:

  • Vastness: It covers an area of 3.28 million square kilometres.
  • Distinct Identity: It has unique physical features and a rich cultural heritage.
  • Geographical Separation: Surrounded by mountains and oceans, it stands apart from other regions.

This combination of size and diversity contributes to its classification as a subcontinent.

Q11. Name the large shallow Bay which separates India and Sri Lanka.

Ans: The large, shallow bay that separates India and Sri Lanka is the Gulf of Mannar.

Q12. Name any four States through which the Tropic of Cancer passes.

Ans: The Tropic of Cancer passes through the following four states in India:

  • Gujarat
  • Rajasthan
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Jharkhand
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