Worksheet: India - Location | Geography Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: India's territorial limit extends up to __________ nautical miles from the coast.

Q2: The southern boundary extends up to __________ N latitude in the Bay of Bengal.

Q3: The distance between two longitudes decreases towards the __________.

Q4: India's standard meridian is at __________ E longitude.

Q5: India's coastline extends for __________ km in the mainland.

Q6: Sri Lanka is separated from India by the __________ and __________.

Q7: The tropic of cancer passes through the __________ of India.

Q8: India's geography is influenced by the presence of the __________.

Q9: The Himalayas have acted as a __________ physical barrier in the past.

Q10: The Indian subcontinent includes the countries __________, __________, __________, __________, and __________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: India's territorial limit extends up to 12 nautical miles from the coast.
Reason: This is to ensure control over maritime resources and boundaries.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true and related.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true but not related.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: India's standard meridian is at 82°30' E longitude.
Reason: It helps maintain a uniform time throughout India.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true and related.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true but not related.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The presence of the Himalayas has influenced India's geography.
Reason: The Himalayas have made it easy to cross into neighboring countries.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true and related.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true but not related.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The Indian subcontinent includes countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and India.
Reason: The Himalayas have acted as a physical barrier between India and its neighbors.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true and related.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true but not related.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: India's location is beneficial due to its position in the Eastern hemisphere.
Reason: The tropic of cancer passes through the center of India.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true and related.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true but not related.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is India's territorial limit in nautical miles from the coast?

Q2: What is the significance of India's standard meridian?

Q3: Name one mountain pass that allows crossing of the Himalayas.

Q4: Which countries are part of the Indian subcontinent?

Q5: Name the two island countries in the Indian Ocean that are India's neighbors.

Q6: What is the importance of the Gulf of Mannar?

Q7: What geographical feature protects northern India from polar cold winds?

Q8: How does the presence of the Himalayas influence India's climate?

Q9: Which river basins make up the great plains of India?

Q10: What are the main human activities associated with the fertile plains region of India?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the importance of India's geographic location in the Eastern hemisphere.

Q2: Describe the role of the Himalayas as a physical barrier in India's geography.

Q3: Discuss the influence of the Indian Ocean on India's maritime connections with neighboring regions.

Q4: Explain the difference between local time and standard time, and why standard time is important.

Q5: Elaborate on the major physical divisions of India and provide details about one of them.

Q6: How has the changing pattern of human activities in India evolved over time?

Q7: Describe the role of the tropic of cancer in shaping India's climate.

Q8: Explain the significance of the Ganga-Brahmaputra and Indus river basins in the great plains of India.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the variations in India's landforms, climate, soil types, and natural vegetation due to its geographic location.

Q2: Explain how the Indian Ocean plays a crucial role in India's trade and economic activities.

Q3: Describe the unique regional identity of the Indian subcontinent and the influence of the Himalayas on this identity.

Q4: Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of India's position as a central location in the Asian continent.

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