Question 1: India’s mainland extends between which latitudes and longitudes?

A. The religions practiced by the rulers.

B. The economic and social characteristics of the time.

C. The architectural advancements made.

D. The geographical boundaries of empires.

Answer: B. The economic and social characteristics of the time.

Question 2: Which two seas border India on its west and east coasts, respectively?

A. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

B. Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal

C. Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf

D. Black Sea and Gulf of Aden

Answer: B) Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal

Question 3: What is the significance of the Standard Meridian of India (82°30’E)?

(A) It marks the longitude of the Taj Mahal.

(B) It determines the time difference between north and south India.

(C) It serves as the geographical center of India.

(D) It is used as the standard time for the entire country.

Answer: (D) It is used as the standard time for the entire country.

Question 4: Why does the duration of day and night vary significantly between Kanniyakumari and Kashmir?

(A) Due to the difference in elevation above sea level.

(B) Because of the proximity to the Tropic of Cancer.

(C) Because of the difference in longitude.

(D) Because of the difference in latitude.

Answer: (D) Because of the difference in latitude

Question 3: Which geographic feature helps India establish close contact with West Asia, Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, and East Asia?

(A) The Thar Desert

(B) The Deccan Peninsula

(C) The Himalayan Mountains

(D) The Indian Ocean coastline

Answer: (D) The Indian Ocean coastline