Detailed explanations in West Bengal Board Class 10 Geography Book Solutions Chapter 5.1 Location and Administrative Divisions of India offer valuable context and analysis.
WBBSE Class 10 Geography Chapter 5.1 Question Answer – Location and Administrative Divisions of India
Answer in brief : 2 Marks
Question 1.
State the boundaries of India.
Answer:
The boundaries of India are:
- North → China, Nepal and Bhutan.
- North-West → Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- West → Pakistan and Bay of Bengal.
- South → Sri Lanka and Indian Ocean.
- East → Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bay of Bengal.
Question 2.
Why is India called a Peninsula ?
Answer:
India is bounded by three water bodies on three sides (Arabian sea in the West Indian Ocean in the South, Bay of Bengal in the East) and attached to land only on the north. Thus it is called a Peninsula.
Question 3.
What is the name of the boundary between India and China and India and Pakistan?
Answer:
Boundary between India and China Macmohan Line. Boundary between India and Pakistan Radcliffe line.
Question 4.
What is the LOC?
Answer:
LOC or Line of Control is the boundary between the part of Kashmir under India and the part that belongs to Pakistan.
Question 5.
Mention the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India.
Answer:
The main landmass of India lies between the latitudes 8° 04′ 24″ N to 37° 06′ N, and longitudes 68° 07′ 53″ E to 97° 24′ 47″ E.
Question 6.
What were the criteria considered for the basis of division of states after independence?
Answer:
The basis of division of states of India after independence are – Language, Administrative advantage and skill, Culture, Physical and Geographical similarities, and Economic stability.
Question 7.
What is the position of India in Asia and the World with respect to area?
Answer:
India ranks 7th in the world (after Russia, Canada, China, USA, Brazil and Australia) and 2nd in Asia (after China) with respect to area.
Question 8.
What is the length of the coastline of India ?
Answer:
The length of the coastline of India including the mainland as well as the Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands is 7,517 km.
Question 9.
What is Indira Point ?
Answer:
Indira Point is the southernmost point of India. It is the southernmost point of the great Nicobar Island. Previously it was known as the Pymalian point.
Question 10.
Name 4 states of India lying in the north east.
Answer:
Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland.
Question 11.
Name 4 Union Territories of India.
Answer:
Delhi, Pondicherry, Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Question 12.
Name 4 states along the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Answer:
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh (now Seemandhra), Odisha, West Bengal.
Question 13.
Name 4 states along the coast of the Arabian Sea.
Answer:
Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Question 14.
Which islands are separated by the 10° Channel ?
Answer:
The 10° Channel separates the Andaman islands and Nicobar islands.
Question 15.
Which islands are separated by the 9° Channel ?
Answer:
Lakshadweep islands and Minicoy islands.
Question 16.
Which islands are separated by the 8° Channel ?
Answer:
Minicoy islands and Maidives islands.
Question 17.
What is the Durand line?
Answer:
Durand line is the boundary between India and Afghanistan. It was named in 1896.
Question 18.
How has India been designated in the constitution since 26th January 1950 ?
Answer:
Since 26 January 1950, India has been designated as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic country in the Constitution.
Question 19.
What is the East-West and North-South extent of India ?
Answer:
i. East-West extent of India is 2,933 km.
ii. North-South extent of India is 3,214 km.
Question 20.
How many states and Union Territories are presently there in India ?
Answer:
Presently there are 29 states and 7 Union Territories in India.
Question 21.
Name the smallest and largest states of India.
Answer:
The smallest state of India is Goa and the largest state is Rajasthan.
Question 22.
Name the smallest and largest Union Territories of India.
Answer:
The smallest Union Territory of India is Lakshadweep and the largest one is Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Question 23.
Which is the southernmost point of the mainland of India ?
Answer:
The southernmost point of the mainland of India is Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.
Question 24.
Name the smallest and largest neighbouring countries of India.
Answer:
The smallest neighbouring country of India is Maldives and the largest neighbouring country is China.
Question 25.
Name 2 neighbouring countries of India on the western border.
Answer:
Two neighbouring countries of India on the western border are Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Question 26.
Name 2 northernmost states of India and their capitals.
Answer:
i. Jammu \ Kashmir – Srinagar.
ii. Himachal Pradesh – Shimla.
Question 27.
Name 2 westernmost states of India and their capitals.
Answer:
i. Gujarat – Gandhinagar.
ii. Rajasthan – Jaipur.
Question 28.
Name 2 southernmost states of India and their capitals.
Answer:
i. Tamil Nadu – Chennai.
ii. Kerala – Thiruvananthapuram.
Question 29.
Name 2 easternmost states of India and their capitals.
Answer:
i. Arunachal Pradesh – Itanagar.
ii. Nagaland – Kohima.
Question 30.
Where is the Price channel located ?
Answer:
The Price channel lies between the Mini Nicobar and Great Nicobar Islands.
Answer in brief : 3 Marks
Question 1.
Mention the location and latitudinal extent and longitudinal extent of India.
Answer:
India is located in southern Asia between the latitudes -8° 04′ 24” N to 37° 06′ N and longitudes -68° 07′ 53” E to 97° 24′ 47” E. Total area is about 32 lakh 87 thousand 263 sq. km. It is bounded by the Himalayas, China, Nepal and Bhutan on the north. The North-West is bounded by Pakistan and Afghanistan. The West is bounded by Pakistan and the Arabian sea. The east is bounded by Myanmar, Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal. The south is bounded by the Indian Ocean and Srilanka.
Question 2.
How does the peninsular location of India influence the land and life of the people?
Answer:
The advantages of the peninsular location of India are :
- India can conduct international trade through waterways very easily due to presence of oceans and seas on three sides.
- Nearness to sea helps in development of navigation and fishing activities.
- Presence of the vast water bodies influences the weather and climate of the country.
- Presence of vast water bodies give natural protection from invasions and attacks by enemies.
- Water bodies help to maintain cordial relations with the neighbouring countries as well.
Question 3.
Discuss in brief the history of reorganisation of states of India after independence.
Answer:
The borders of the states inherited from British India were not suitable for easy administration. Hence, after independence, the need for reorganisation of states of India was felt. Several controversies arose, regarding what should be the basis of reorganisation of states. Hence, the government of India constituted the State Reorganisation commission (SRC) to undertake and resolve the issue, which passed the State Reorganisation Act in 1956. By the Act, the states were reorganised on the basis of – language, administrative skill and advantage, Culture, physical and cultural similarities and economic stability.
Question 4.
Name the various neighbouring countries of India.
Answer:
The neighbouring countries of India are:
- Northern neighbours : China (largest neighbouring country), Nepal, Bhutan (Smallest neighbouring country touching the mainland).
- North-Western neighbours : Afghanistan.
- Western neighbours : Pakistan (second largest neighbouring country)
- Southern neighbours : Sri Lanka (separated from the mainland of India by the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait)
- South-Western neighbours : Maldives (smallest neighbouring country away from the mainland, south of the Lakhadweep.)
- Eastern neighbours : Myanmar (third largest neighbouring country), Bangladesh (fourth largest neighbouring country).
Question 5.
Name the States of India that were newly formed in \mathbf{2 0 0 0 .
Answer:
The states that were formed in 2000 after breaking from the former states are:
Question 6.
Name the Union Territories of India.
Answer:
The Union Territories of India are :
- i. Andaman and Nicobar Islands (largest)
- Daman and Diu
- Chandigarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Pondicherry
- Lakshadweep
- Delhi (National Capital Region)
Question 7.
What is an ‘enclave’?
Answer:
Small areas or settlements of one particular country lying within the territories of the neighbouring countries, is called ‘enclaves’. Eg – There are 162 enclaves of Bangladesh present in Indian territory and 111 enclaves of India present within the territories of Bangladesh.
According to a historic treaty signed on 31 July 2015, between India and Bangladesh, the 162 Bangladeshi enclaves lying within India have been handed over to Bangladesh government and the families residing in those enclaves (222 families) have settled in the Indian territory. 51 enclaves of India have been converted to Indian territory so far.
Answer in details : 5 Marks
Question 1.
Discuss the various basis of division of states of India after independence.
Answer:
The basis of division of states of India after independence are :
i. Language : India is a land where people speak different languages in different parts of the country. Based on this, the states were demarcated in 1956, designating the region speaking a common language as one state. Eg-the region where people mostly speak Assamese was demarcated as Assam.
ii. Administrative advantage and skill : Although language was a criterion of demarcating states, only this could not work very well. Eg-Hindi is spoken in Uttar pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Uttaranchal. But if all these states were kept united as one single state, it would have covered a huge area, causing difficulty in administration. Also, Bengali is spoken in West Bengal and Tripura. But due to physical distance, these two states could not be put together.
iii. Culture : Even though language spoken is the same, the local cultures and rituals followed in a particular region may vary. Hence, for administrative efficiency, these regions are fragmented into different states. Eg-Bihar has been fragmented into Bihar and Jharkhand.
iv. Physical and geographical similarities : Physical and geographical conditions influence the culture and life style of people. It also plays an important role in administrative works.
v. Economic stability : Uniform economic condition helps in planning and execution of administrative and developmental works. Hence, economic condition of the region is also judged before demarcating a state.
Question 2.
State the division of states that occured in India from 1947 to 1950 , after independence.
Answer:
India achieved its freedom on 15 August 1947. On 14 and 15 August, the mainland was divided into two countries – India and Pakistan. The part of independent India was divided into 9 governor ruled states, 4 chief commissioner ruled states and more than 600 independent small national states. In 1948-49, by the efforts of Sardar Ballav Bhai Patel, the smaller national states were included within the mainland of India. In 1949, when the Constitution of India was framed and accepted on 26 January, there were 28 states and one National Territory in India.
Question 3.
Discuss the importance of the geographical location of India.
Answer:
The importance of the geographical location of India are as follows :
i. Central location : The portion of India from 10° N-23[altex]\frac{1}{2}[/latex]° N latitudes lie in the tropical region and the portion from 23 [altex]\frac{1}{2}[/latex]° N 30° N latitudes lie in the sub-tropical region.
ii. Central location within Asia : India lies in the centre of the South Asian countries. Thus, it plays an important role in trade and commerce between the SouthEastern and South-Western countries of Asia.
iii. Effects on the Indian Ocean : India being located just at the north of the Indian Ocean, influences the currents of the Indian Ocean to a large extent.
iv. Trade through waterways : India being surrounded by seas and oceans on three sides (Arabian Sea in the west, Indian Ocean in the south, Bay of Bengal in the east) enjoys a great advantage in trade by waterways with other countries.
Natural boundary : India enjoys natural boundaries on almost all sides – the Himalaya in the north, Arabian Sea and the Thar desert in the west, Indian Ocean in the south, Bay of Bengal in the east. This has provided natural security to the land and has helped to reduce expenses on millitary and security purposes.
vi. Relation with neighbouring countries : India is a very important member of the foundation called SAARC (South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation). It helps to promote and protect the interests of the neighbouring countries of Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives.
Question 4.
Why are the countries of India and its neighbours together called ‘Indian subcontinent?
Answer:
India along with its neighbours Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are known as the ‘Indian subcontinent’. This is because of the following factors :
i. Large size : The size of these countries adjoining each other together is as large as a continent. India along with its neighbours cover an area of about 52,00,000 sq. km.
ii. Similarities in physiography : Usually the continents are surrounded by water entirely or on three sides. India along with its neighbours is surrounded by water on three sides, which is similar to that of continents. Also, like continents, Indian subcontinent contains all kinds to topographic regions like mountains, plateaus, plains, deserts, valleys etc.
iii. Similarities in climate : Like a continent, the Indian subcontinent has a number of climates in the different parts of the huge landmass. There are regions of heavy snowfall to regions of tremendous heat. The driest and wettest places of Asia also lie within this region. The variations in climate in different topographical regions make it similar to that of a continent.
iv. International rivers : Continents often have rivers that flow within two or more countries. In the Indian subcontinent, the Indus flows through India and Pakistan, the Brahmaputra originates in Tibet, flows through India and Bangladesh, and the Ganga also flows through India and Bangladesh.
v. Culture : Like a continent, the Indian subcontinent exhibits a large variety in caste, creed, colour, language, food habits, housing, religion, economic activities, etc. of people. Ancient civilisation of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa also belong to this region.
Thus, it is rightly said that the region is a subcontinent, and a mini representation of the entire world.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) : 1 Mark
Question 1.
India lies :
(A) mainly in the northern hemisphere
(B) entirely in the northern hemisphere
(C) on the equator
(D) more in the southern hemisphere
Answer:
(B) entirely in the northern hemisphere
Question 2.
The Arabian Sea lies to :
(A) north-east of India
(B) south-east of India
(C) south-west of India
(D) north-west of India
Answer:
(D) north-west of India
Question 3.
Palk Strait separates India from :
(A) Pakistan
(B) China
(C) Andaman Island
(D) Sri Lanka
Answer:
(D) Sri Lanka
Question 4.
Lakshadweep Islands are situated in :
(A) Arabian Sea
(B) Palk Strait
(C) Indian Ocean
(D) Bay of Bengal
Answer:
(A) Arabian Sea
Question 5.
India’s latitudinal and longitudinal extent, measured in degrees, are almost the same, but its east-west extent, measured in in km, is greater than its north-south extent. This is due to the fact that :
(A) longitudes are not parallel lines
(B) the distance between latitudes remains the same but the distance between longitudes is greatest at the equator and nil at the poles where all longitudes join
(C) all longitudes, with their opposites, form great circles
(D) the earth is not a perfect sphere
Answer:
(B) the distance between latitudes remains the same but the distance between longitudes is greatest at the equator and nil at the poles where all longitudes join
Question 6.
The longest shore-line is along the state of :
(A) Gujarat
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Odisha
(D) Kerala
Answer:
(A) Gujarat
Question 7.
Which of the following States of India do not lie entirely in the Tropical Zone of the earth?
(A) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
(B) Gujarat
(C) Karnataka
(D) Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
Answer:
(B) Gujarat
Question 8.
The Indian States which have common borders with Pakistan are :
(A) Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir
(B) Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan
(C) Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab
(D) Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan
Answer:
(B) Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan
Question 9.
Which of the following Indian islands lies between India and Sri Lanka?
(A) Elephanta
(B) Nicobar
(C) Rameshwaram
(D) Salsette
Answer:
(C) Rameshwaram
Question 10.
The sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh two hours before it does in Dwaraka in Gujarat. This is because the former is :
(A) higher in elevation than Dwaraka
(B) situated further north than Dwaraka
(C) situated further east (about 30° longitude) than Dwaraka
(D) situated about 30° east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east
Answer:
(D) situated about 30° east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east
Question 11.
Which of the Indian States has the maximum number of common borders with other Indian States ?
(A) West Bengal
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Karnataka
Answer:
(B) Madhya Pradesh
Question 12.
Which one of the following gives the three largest states of India (in terms of geographical area) in the correct descending order?
(A) Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra
(B) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh
(D) Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan
Answer:
(A) Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra
Question 13.
Which one of the states not bisected by the Tropic of Cancer is ?
(A) Odisha
(B) Gujarat
(C) West Bengal
(D) Rajasthan
Answer:
(A) Odisha
Question 14.
Of the following towns which one does not lie in the north of the Tropic of Cancer ?
(A) Allahabad
(B) Patna
(C) Bhopal
(D) Jhansi
Answer:
(A) Allahabad
Question 15.
The southern-most point of Indian territory is in :
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Lakshadweep
(C) Trivandrum
(D) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer:
(D) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Question 16.
At present the number of Union territories in India is :
(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9
Answer:
(A) 6
Question 17.
The latitude of Indira point is :
(A) 6° 04’N
(B) 6° 40’N
(C) 6° 45’N
(D) 6° 50’N
Answer:
(C) 6° 45’N
Question 18.
The Redcliffe Line demarcates the boundary between
(A) India and China
(B) India and Pakistan
(C) Pakistan and Afghanistan
(D) India and Afghanistan
Answer:
(B) India and Pakistan
Question 19.
The main basis of the delineation of states and union territories of India was
(A) culture
(B) language
(C) administrative efficiency
(D) dress
Answer:
(B) language
Question 20.
Lakshadweep is located near
(A) Konkan
(B) Coromandel
(C) Malabar
(D) Andhra coast
Answer:
(C) Malabar
Question 21.
The southernmost point of Indian landmass is
(A) Cape Comorin
(B) Kannyakumari
(C) Indira point
(D) Indira kol
Answer:
(C) Indira point
Question 22.
The distance between the northern most point in Kashmir and Kanyakumari covers about-
(A) 20° latitude
(B) 25° latitude
(C) 30° latitude
(D) 35° latitude
Answer:
(C) 30° latitude
Question 23.
India, our motherland, liés to the north of equator between 8°4′ to north latitude –
(A) 51° 2′
(B) 43° 5′
(C) 37° 67′ 53”
(D) 31° 2′
Answer:
(C) 37° 67′ 53”
Question 24.
The territorial waters of India extends upto
(A) 5 nautical miles
(B) 12 nautical miles
(C) 15 nautical miles
(D) 2 nautical miles
Answer:
(B) 12 nautical miles
Question 25.
According to area, the largest state of India is
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
(B) Rajasthan
Question 26.
The boundary line between India and China is called
(A) Radcliff line
(B) Durand line
(C) Mc Mohan line
(D) Red line
Answer:
(C) Mc Mohan line
Question 27.
The capital of Lakshadweep is
(A) Port Blair
(B) Silvassa
(C) Aigawl
(D) Kavaratti
Answer:
(D) Kavaratti
Question 28.
A state which has two capitals is
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Punjab
(D) Haryana
Answer:
(D) Haryana
Question 29.
Which of the following Indian State does not lie on Indo-Bangladesh border?
(A) Assam
(B) Mizoram
(C) Manipur
(D) Tripura
Answer:
(C) Manipur
Question 30.
Which of the following is not a Union Territory ?
(A) Pondicherry
(B) Lakshadweep
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
(D) Andaman and Nicobar islands
Answer:
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
Question 31.
Port Blair is situated in
(A) North Andaman
(B) South Andaman
(C) Middle Andaman
(D) Little Andaman
Answer:
(B) South Andaman
Question 32.
Lakshadweep is a group of islands.
(A) 22
(B) 27
(C) 32
(D) 35
Answer:
(B) 27
Question 33.
Which of the following Indian state does not lie on the Indo-Nepal border?
(A) Bihar
(B) Uttaranchal
(C) Sikkim
(D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer:
(D) Himachal Pradesh
Question 34.
Duncan pass lies between
(A) India and Sri Lanka
(B) India and Nepal
(C) North and East Andaman
(D) Andaman and Nicobar
Answer:
(C) North and East Andaman
Question 35.
What separates Daman and Diu ?
(A) Narmada river
(B) Gulf of Khambat
(C) Gir hills
(D) Tapi river
Answer:
(B) Gulf of Khambat
Question 36.
Which of the following Indian state is land locked ?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) West Bengal
(D) Kerala
Answer:
(B) Bihar
Question 37.
Where does Aksai Chin lie?
(A) Near Leh
(B) North-east corner of Jammu and Kashmir
(C) Along the Zanskan Mountains
(D) South of Siachen Glacier
Answer:
(B) North-east corner of Jammu and Kashmir
Question 38.
Which of the following countries have the longest international boundary with India?
(A) Bangladesh
(B) Bhutan
(C) China
(D) Pakistan
Answer:
(A) Bangladesh
Question 39.
Which important latitude passes through India ?
(A) Equator
(B) Arctic circle
(C) Tropic of Capricorn
(D) Tropic of Cancer
Answer:
(D) Tropic of Cancer
Question 40.
India lies in the
(A) Northern hemisphere
(B) North-eastern hemisphere
(C) Southerrn hemisphere
(D) South-eastern hemisphere
Answer:
(B) North-eastern hemisphere
Fill in the blanks : 1 Mark
1. The smallest state of India is ________.
2. _______ is the most populous state of India.
3. ________ is the least populous state of India.
4. Number of languages accepted by the constitution of India is________.
5. The central meridian of India is________.
6. The basis of state reformation in 1956 was________.
7. Andhra Pradesh has been parted to form the state of________.
8. SAARC consists of _______ members.
9. The headquarter of SAARC is located at________.
10. _______ is the largest state of India.
11. ________ is the most densely populated state of India.
12. The state reforming commission was established in India in________.
13. India extends for _______ km from east to west.
14. The length of the Indian boundary is ________ km.
15. The word ‘India’ has been derived from the greek word________.
Answer:
1. Goa
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Sikkim
4. 22
5. 82 \(\frac{1{2\)° E
6. Language
7. Telengana
8. 6
9. Kathmandu
10. Rajasthan
11. Bihar
12. 1953
13. 2933
14. 15,200
15. Indoi
State True or False : 1 Mark
1. The largest district of India is Kachch in Gujrat. [ ]
2. The enclaves of Bangladesh have been joined with the state of Assam. [ ]
3. The north-south extent of India is 3214 km. [ ]
4. Chennal is known as the gateway of India. [ ]
5. The least number of districts is present in the state of Sikkim. [ ]
6. The largest Union Territory of India is the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. [ ]
7. The smallest Union Territory of India is Lakshadweep. [ ]
8. A peninsula is surrounded by water on four sides. [ ]
9. The capital of Jharkhand is Patna. [ ]
10. The capital of the newly formed state of Telengana is Hyderabad. [ ]
11. Nagaland has been declared as a state in 1963 . [ ]
12. Punjab was divided to form the states of Punjab and Haryana. [ ]
13. Kerala was previously known as Mahisoor. [ ]
14. Pondicherry is the smallest Union Territory of India. [ ]
15. Durand line is the border between India and Afghanistan. [ ]
Answer:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. True
7. True
8. False
9. False
10. True
11. True
12. True
13. False
14. False
15. True
Match the following : 1 Mark
| Name of border | Lying between countries |
| i. LOC | (a) India and Bhutan |
| ii. MC Mohan | (b) India and Nepal |
| iii. Palk Strait | (c) India and Sri Lanka |
| iv. Indo-Burma Barrier | (d) India and Afghanistan |
| v. Radcliff line | (e) India and Pakistan |
| vi. Purvachal | (f) India and Myanmar |
| vii. Durand line | (g) India and Bangladesh |
| viii. Indo-Bhutan | (h) India and China |
Answer:
| Name of border | Lying between countries |
| i. LOC | (e) India and Pakistan |
| ii. MC Mohan | (h) India and China |
| iii. Palk Strait | (c) India and Sri Lanka |
| iv. Indo-Burma Barrier | (f) India and Myanmar |
| v. Radcliff line | (b) India and Nepal |
| vi. Purvachal | (g) India and Bangladesh |
| vii. Durand line | (d) India and Afghanistan |
| viii. Indo-Bhutan | (a) India and Bhutan |
Answer in few words : 1 Mark
Question 1.
Name the great mountain wall or the northern boundary of India.
Answer:
The Himalayan range.
Question 2.
In which hemisphere does India lie?
Answer:
North Eastern hemisphere.
Question 3.
Which is the smallest state of India ?
Answer:
Goa.
Question 4.
From which state was Jharkhand formed?
Answer:
Bihar.
Question 5.
Which is the youngest state of India?
Answer:
Telengana.
Question 6.
Which is the smallest Union Territory?
Answer:
Lakshadweep.
Question 7.
Name the countries that bound the north west of India.
Answer:
Pakistan and Afghanistan.