Location
Which imaginary line divides India into two halves? (Hint: It is a latitude)
Tropic of Cancer
The total landmass area of India is approximately this many million square kilometers.
3.28 million square kilometers
These are India's two island neighbors to the south.
Sri Lanka and Maldives
India's location at the head of this ocean has given it proximity to major international sea routes.
Indian Ocean
The standard meridian of India passes through this city in Uttar Pradesh.
Mirzapur
India lies entirely in this hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
India's total area accounts for this percentage of the world's total geographical area.
2.4%
This strait separates Sri Lanka from India.
Palk Strait
Opening of this canal in 1869 reduced the distance between India and Europe by 7000 km.
Suez Canal
This country is geographically larger than India and lies to its north.
China
The mainland of India extends between these latitudes
8°4' N and 37°6' N
India is the ______ largest country in the world by land
Seventh
Name any three countries that share a land boundary with India in the North or Northeast.
China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan
How did India's location facilitate the exchange of goods and ideas with other parts of the world in ancient times?
Sea routes connect India to countries in the East and West, allowing for the spread of Indian numerals, the decimal system, goods like muslin and spices, and influences like Greek sculpture and architecture
Name the group of islands located in the Arabian Sea to the south-west of the Indian mainland.
Lakshadweep Islands
This group of islands lies to the south-east of the Indian mainland in the Bay of Bengal.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Approximate length of India's land boundary
15,200 km
Body of water that lies to the west of the Indian mainland
Arabian Sea
Explain how the Himalayas act as a natural barrier benefiting India
Himalayas prevent cold winds from Central Asia, help in retaining monsoon rains, and provide natural defense
When the sun has already risen in Arunachal Pradesh, it is still dark in Saurashtra. Why is there a two-hour time difference?
The longitudinal extent of India causing a two-hour time difference between the easternmost and westernmost points
The southernmost point of the Indian Union, known as Indira Point, was submerged under the sea in this event.
2004 Tsunami
Total length of the coastline of the mainland, including the island groups, is approximately this length
7,516.6 km
Identify the two Indian states that share a border with Bangladesh
West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram
Why is India often referred to as a "subcontinent"?
India, with its distinct geographical features like mountains and seas, considered a separate geographical entity, similar in scale to a continent
This neighboring country of India shares the longest land border with India
Bangladesh