Worksheet: Our Country India - 2

Q1: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) India is often compared to a kite because it is broad in the middle and narrow at the top and bottom. This shape is due to its diverse ________________ and __________________ conditions.

(ii) The State of Jammu and Kashmir is often referred to as the crown on Mother India's _______________.

(iii) The southernmost tip of the Indian mainland is marked by the town of _______________.

(iv) The Lakshadweep Islands are situated in the _______________.

(v) India shares its borders with neighboring countries like China, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, and _______________.

(vi) The seven northeastern states of India are collectively known as the _______________.

(vii) Rajasthan holds the distinction of being the _______________ state in terms of area, while Goa is the smallest.

(viii) Telangana was formed by carving out a region from the state of _______________. The capital of Telangana is _______________, and the capital of Andhra Pradesh is _______________.

(ix) Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating _______________.

(x) India is the _______________ largest country in the world, and it holds the _______________ position in terms of population.

Q2: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) Which festival is celebrated to commemorate the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana?
(a) Holi
(b) Diwali
(c) Dussehra
(d) Janmashtami

(ii) The Lakshadweep Islands are situated in which body of water?
(a) Indian Ocean
(b) Arabian Sea
(c) Bay of Bengal
(d) None of these

(iii) Which neighboring country is located to the east of India?
(a) China
(b) Nepal
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Pakistan

(iv) Which state is the largest in terms of area in India?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Madhya Pradesh

(v) Which region of India is often compared to a kite in terms of its shape?
(a) Northern region
(b) Southern region
(c) Western region
(d) Central region

Q3: True or False.

(i) The Bay of Bengal is located to the west of India.

(ii) India is the largest country in the world in terms of population.

(iii) Telangana was formed by splitting Andhra Pradesh.

(iv) Goa is the largest state in India.

(v) Sri Lanka is one of the neighboring countries of India.

Q4: Match the Following.

Q5: Short Answer Questions.

(i) Explain why India's shape is often compared to that of a kite.

(ii) List the neighboring countries of India and mention one distinctive feature of each.

(iii) Describe the significance of the Seven Sisters states in India.

(iv) Briefly explain the formation of Telangana as a separate state.

(v) Name and describe the major geographical features that define India's northern boundary.

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