Total Marks: 20
Attempt all questions.
Q1: India is located in which continent? (1 Mark)
a) Africa
b) Asia
c) Europe
d) Australia
Ans: b) Asia
Explanation: India is a country in the continent of Asia.
Q2: Which country has a larger population than India? (1 Mark)
a) Japan
b) Russia
c) China
d) Nepal
Ans: c) China
Explanation: China is the only country with more people than India.
Q3: Which of these is a neighbouring country of India? (1 Mark)
a) Brazil
b) Afghanistan
c) Canada
d) Spain
Ans: b) Afghanistan
Explanation: Afghanistan is to the west of India.
Q4: Which is the largest state of India by area? (1 Mark)
a) Goa
b) Kerala
c) Rajasthan
d) Haryana
Ans: c) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan covers the largest land area in India.
Q5: Name any two island groups of India. (2 Marks)
Ans: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep Islands.
Q6: What are the Seven Sisters? (2 Marks)
Ans: The Seven Sisters are seven states in the north-eastern part of India.
Q7: Name any two neighbouring countries of India. (2 Marks)
Ans: Pakistan and Nepal.
(Any two correct countries are acceptable.)
Q8: What is the capital of Telangana? (2 Marks)
Ans: Hyderabad.
Q9: What happened on 15th August 1947? (2 Marks)
Ans: India became an independent country.
Q10: Write any three physical divisions of India. (3 Marks)
Ans:
(Other correct answers: Southern Plateaus, Islands)
Q11: Write any three reasons why India is beautiful. (3 Marks)
Ans:
| 1. What are the key features of India’s geography? | ![]() |
| 2. What is the significance of India’s cultural diversity? | ![]() |
| 3. How does India’s history influence its present? | ![]() |
| 4. What role do the Indian Constitution and democracy play in the country? | ![]() |
| 5. Why is India considered a land of unity in diversity? | ![]() |