India: Size and Location Practice Questions

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Easy

Which of the following oceans borders India to the south?

A. Indian Ocean

B. Atlantic Ocean

C. Arctic Ocean

D. Pacific Ocean

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Correct Answer: A

India is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south, which is crucial for maritime trade.

Easy

What is the approximate area of India in square kilometers?

A. 3.28 million

B. 2.87 million

C. 1.96 million

D. 4.12 million

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Correct Answer: A

India covers an area of about 3.28 million square kilometers, making it the seventh-largest country.

Easy

Which latitude runs through the middle of India?

A. Equator

B. Tropic of Cancer

C. Arctic Circle

D. Tropic of Capricorn

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Correct Answer: B

The Tropic of Cancer runs approximately through the middle of India, impacting its climate.

Medium

Which of the following states is located in the southernmost part of India?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Karnataka

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Kerala

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Correct Answer: A

Tamil Nadu is the southernmost state of India, bordering the Indian Ocean.

Medium

What is the approximate latitude range of mainland India?

A. 8°N to 37°N

B. 10°N to 35°N

C. 5°N to 30°N

D. 15°N to 40°N

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Correct Answer: A

Mainland India extends roughly from 8°N to 37°N latitude.

Medium

Which line of latitude runs almost through the center of India?

A. Tropic of Cancer

B. Equator

C. Arctic Circle

D. Tropic of Capricorn

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Correct Answer: A

The Tropic of Cancer passes through the center of India, dividing it into two halves.

Medium

What is the capital city located at the northernmost part of India?

A. Srinagar

B. Shimla

C. Delhi

D. Dehradun

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Correct Answer: A

Srinagar is located in the northernmost part of India, in the state of Jammu & Kashmir.

Hard

What is the approximate area of India in square kilometers?

A. 3 million

B. 3.287 million

C. 3.5 million

D. 2.9 million

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Correct Answer: B

India covers an area of approximately 3.287 million square kilometers, making it the seventh-largest country in the world.

Hard

Which line of longitude is closest to the center of India?

A. 77° E

B. 80° E

C. 75° E

D. 78° E

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Correct Answer: A

The longitude closest to the center of India is approximately 77° E, which passes through regions like Madhya Pradesh.

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Hard

Which of the following rivers flows through the northern plains of India?

A. Godavari

B. Ganga

C. Krishna

D. Kaveri

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Correct Answer: B

The Ganga River flows through the northern plains of India, providing fertile land for agriculture.

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