Class 6 Geography Chapter 6 Case Based Questions - Our Country - India

Case 1: Geography Enthusiast

Riya, a geography enthusiast, is studying India's geography. She is fascinated by the country's diverse physical features. She decides to test her knowledge by answering some very short answer questions based on the information provided.

Q1: What are the geographical boundaries of India, naming the oceans on its east and west?
Ans: India is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east.

Q2: Which latitude line nearly bisects India, and what is its name?
Ans: The Tropic of Cancer (23°30'N) nearly bisects India.

Q3: Name the northernmost and southernmost points on the Indian mainland.
Ans: The northernmost point is in Kashmir, and the southernmost point is Kanyakumari.

Q4: Describe the location of the Indian Standard Time and the time difference between the eastern and western extremes of India.
Ans: The Indian Standard Time is set at 82°30'E longitude, with a two-hour time difference from east to west.

Q5: Identify the two island groups that are considered part of India and specify their respective locations.
Ans: The two island groups are Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.

Case 2: Border Neighbors

Avinash is preparing for a quiz on India's neighboring countries and their administrative divisions. He has the information sheet in front of him and is ready to answer questions related to India's borders and administrative divisions.

Q6: List the seven countries that share their borders with India.
Ans: India shares its borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives.

Q7: How is Sri Lanka separated from India geographically, and which water body separates them?
Ans: Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait.

Q8: How many states and Union Territories does India have, and which one is the capital?
Ans: India is divided into 28 states and 7 Union Territories, with New Delhi as the capital.

Q9: Identify the largest and smallest states in India based on their land area.
Ans: Rajasthan is the largest state, and Goa is the smallest state in terms of area.

Q10: Name any three Union Territories of India.
Ans: Examples of Union Territories include Delhi, Chandigarh, and Puducherry.

Case 3: The Himalayan Challenge

A group of students is discussing India's physical divisions, particularly the Himalayan mountain range. They decide to quiz each other to test their knowledge.

Q11: What is the common name given to the mountain range in the northern part of India, known for its snow-capped peaks?
Ans: The Himalayas are commonly referred to as the 'abode of snow.'

Q12: How many main parallel ranges make up the Himalayas, and what are their names?
Ans: The Himalayas consist of three main parallel ranges: the Great Himalayas (Himadri), the Middle Himalaya (Himachal), and the Shiwalik.

Q13: What lies to the south of the Himalayas, and what geological process has shaped this region?
Ans: To the south of the Himalayas lie the Northern Indian Plains, shaped by alluvial deposits from rivers like the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra.

Q14: In which part of India can you find the Great Indian Desert?
Ans: The Great Indian Desert is located in the western part of India.

Q15: Name at least two rivers that contribute to the alluvial deposits in the Northern Indian Plains.
Ans: Rivers contributing to alluvial deposits in the Northern Indian Plains include the Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra.

Case 4: Coastal Wonders

A group of friends is planning a trip to explore India's coastal areas. They want to make sure they know enough about India's coastal geography.

Q16: Describe the geographical location of the Sunderban delta and the rivers that flow into it.
Ans: The Sunderban delta is formed where the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers flow into the Bay of Bengal.

Q17: Name the two groups of islands that are part of India, and specify their respective locations.
Ans: The two groups of islands are Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.

Q18: What geographical features lie to the west of the Western Ghats and east of the Eastern Ghats?
Ans: Coastal plains are located to the west of the Western Ghats and east of the Eastern Ghats.

Q19: Which ocean lies to the west of India, and which one lies to the east?
Ans: The Arabian Sea lies to the west of India, while the Bay of Bengal lies to the east.

Q20: Can you identify the coastal plains located in India and name their regions?
Ans: India has both eastern and western coastal plains.

Case 5: India in Numbers

A group of students is curious about some statistical facts related to India. They decide to challenge each other with very short answer questions based on the given information.

Q21: What is the total land area of India in square kilometers?
Ans: India's total land area is approximately 3.3 million square kilometers.

Q22: Provide the latitude range that covers India from north to south.
Ans: India extends from approximately 8°4' N in the south to 37°6' N in the north.

Q23: Mention the longitude range that extends across India from west to east.
Ans: India stretches from around 68°7'E in the west to 97°24'E in the east.

Q24: Explain how the local time changes with longitude in India.
Ans: Local time changes by four minutes for every one degree of longitude in India.

Q25: Which longitude has been designated as the Indian Standard Time, and where is it located?
Ans: The Indian Standard Time is set at the longitude of 82°30'E.