UP Board Solutions for Class 9 Social Science Geography Chapter 1 India Size and Location
UP Board Solutions for Class 9 Social Science Geography Chapter 1 India Size and Location Textbook Questions and Answers, Additional Important Questions
UP Board Class 9 Geography Chapter 1 India Size and Location InText Questions and Answers
Activity and In-text Questions Find Out (Page No. 2)
Question 1.
Why 82°30’E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India ?
LEOr Why do we need a Standard Meridian for India ? Explain. From which city in Uttar Pradesh does the Standard Meridian pass and how is the time (IST) calculated ? (2011-480015; 2010-980710-A1, 711-A1, A2)
Or
Why 82°30′ East longitude is chosen as the Standard Meridian of India ? Explain the reason. (2016-Z6NSMDP, 1IYWXJN)
Or
What is meant by Indian Standard Time? Why do we need a Standard Meridian for India ? (2015-ZW99U9G, DYOQZ5Z: 2014-62C52DP)
Or
Which meridian has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India ? Why ? (2015-A9AANZJ; 2011-480031, 33, 39; 2010-980707-A1, 709-C1, 720-C1)
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Why has 82°30’E been selected as the Standard Meridian of India ? Explain the reasons, (2015-W6PAVON, 60Y420J; 2014-4NNI2RB; 2013-1EPFTK2, PMSLUK; 2012-37, 46, 47, 49)
Or
Mention three reasons of selecting only one Standard Meridian for India’s standard time. (2016-FOTYCD32, 3YJEUUZ, ZZDR095; 2015-ROWCP3L)
Answer:
(1) India’s Standard Meridian (82°30’E) runs north-south through nearly the middle of the country. It runs past the Mirzapur town in U.P.
(2) Every country has a Standard Time to avoid confusion of time. It is the time of its Central or Standard Meridian. Each meridian has its own local time which is the sun time at a particular place. Thus, local time varies east-west, from place to place.
(3) (i) India is a large country that extends east-west for about 29° of longitude. It means that 29 meridians give as many different local times at any given point of time.
(ii) To avoid confusion and chaos in all activities to be caused by having a different ‘local time’ for different places, the Central Meridian (or longitude) 82°30’E is taken or accepted as the Standard Meridian of India. The local time of this meridian is taken as the Indian Standard Time (IST) and accepted all over the country for uniformity.
(4) Calculation of time : (i) The earth rotates on its axis in 24 hours. In this time, it covers 360°
(ii) Each degree of longitude covers 4 mins.
(iii) Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) refers to 0° Longitude (London). The Central Meridian of India is 824° E. When multiplied by 4 mins, it comes to be 330 mins. or 5 hrs 30 mins. So, IST = GMT + 5% hrs.
Question 2.
Why is the difference between the durations of day and night hardly felt at Kanniyakumari but not so in Kashmir? (CBSE, 2010-980715-B1)
Or
Why is difference between duration of day and night more prominent in Kashmir than in Kannyakumari ? Explain.(CBSE, 2010-980715-B1)
Answer:
(1) Kannyakumari (8N) is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland. Being nearer to the Equator, it lies in the Equatorial zone.
(2) Here, the days and nights are nearly of equal duration. In other words, it has days and nights of nearly 12 hours duration each.
(3) But, it is not so in Kashmir. It lies in the sub-tropical or the warm temperate zone-well beyond the Tropic of Cancer (23°30’N).
(4) So, the difference between the duration of day and night (about 4 hrs) is more prominent in Kashmir than in Kannyakumari.
Find Out (Page No. 4)
Question 1.
The number of Union Teptitories along the western and eastern coasts.
Answer:
Union Territories on the Eastern Coast : Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Union Territories on the western coast : Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep islands..
Question 2.
Area-wise which is the smallest and which is the largest state?
Answer:
The smallest state in area : Goa. The largest state in area : Rajasthan.
Question 3.
The states which do not have an international border or lie on the coast.
Answer:
The following states do not have an international border or lie on the coast :
(i) Haryana
(ii) Madhya Pradesh
(iii) Chhattisgarh
(iv) Jharkhand.
Question 4.
Classify the states into four groups each having common frontiers with :
(i) Pakistan
(ii) China
(iii) Myanmar, and
(iv) Bangladesh.
Answer:
(1) Pakistan: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
(ii) China : Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh.
(iii) Myanmar : Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.
(iv) Bangladesh : West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
UP Board Class 10 Geography Chapter 1 India Size and Location Textbook Questions and Answers
Exercises Of Ncert (Page No. 6)
Question 1.
Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below:
(i) The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through:
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Odisha
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Tripura
Answer:
(b) Orissa (Odisha).
(ii) The easternmost longitude of India is :
(a) 97°25’E
(b) 68°7’E
(c) 77°6’E
(d) 82°32’E
Answer:
(a) 97° 25’E.
(iii) Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim have common frontiers with :
(a) China
(b) Bhutan
(c) Nepal
(d) Myanmar
Answer:
(c) Nepal
(iv) If you intend to visit Kavaratti during your summer vacation, which one of the following Union Territories of India you will be going to :
(a) Puducherry
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Andaman and Nicobar
(d) Daman and Diu
Answer:
(b) Lakshadweep
(v) My friend hails from a country which does not share land boundary with India. Identify the country.
(a) Bhutan
(b) Tajikistan
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Nepal
Answer:
(b) Tajikistan
Question 2.
Answer the following questions briefly :
(i) Name the group of islands lying in the Arabian Sea.
Answer:
Lal shadweep islands.
(ii) Name the countries which are larger than India.
Answer:
There are six countries larger than India.
They are as follows:
- Russia
- Canada
- China
- USA
- Brazil
- Australia.
(iii) Which island group of India lies to its south-east ?
Answer:
Andaman and Nicobar islands.
(iv) Which island countries are our southern neighbours?
Answer:
Sri Lanka and Maldives are our southern neighbours.
Question 3.
The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh as compared to Gujarat in the west, but the watches show the same time. How does this happen?
Answer:
The longitudinal extent of India is 68°7’E and 97°25’E, a difference of nearly 30°. We know that, the sun rays take 4 minutes to cross one longitude (which is 1°). So, it comes 30 x 4 = 120 minutes, i.e., 2 hours. Our Earth rotates from the west to the east so, Arunachal Pradesh which is located at 97°25’E see the sun first while Gujarat located at 68°7’E faces the sun two hours later. Watches show the same time because the time along the Standard Meridian of India (82° 30’E) is taken as the Standard Time for the whole country.
Question 4.
The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance. Why?
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Explain the significance of the central location of India at the head of Indian Ocean. (2015-OPNCB64, 60Y420J; 2014-8BUTQBK; 2013-ZZRO-95)
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The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great importance. Support the statement by giving suitable reasons. (2015-APVZKL5; 2013-GSDELB)
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“India has a strategic importance of central location in entire Asia.” Support this statement with five arguments. (2016-K4W7AM7)
Answer:
(1) India is favourably located in relation to Eurasia, Africa and Australia. It occupies a unique position on the globe or the central location in the eastern hemisphere.
(2) The Indian landmass has a central location between the East and the West Asia. As a result of a southward extension of the Asian continent, it forms the south-central peninsula of the world’s largest continent (i.e., Asia).
(3) As a result of its central location at the head of the Indian Ocean, the Indian subcontinent lies at the crossroads of the Eastern world. The trans-Indian Ocean routes which connect the countries of Europe and Africa in the West and those of the East and the South-East Asia pass through this region.
(4) India’s southward extension, i.e., the Deccan peninsula also easily helps it to establish close contacts with West Asia, East Africa and Europe from the western coast. Contacts with South-east Asia, East Asia and even Australia are easily maintained with India’s eastern coast.
(5) No other country has a coastline longer than India on the Indian Ocean. In other words, India is the largest littoral country with the longest coastline on the Indian Ocean.
(6) It is not surprising that the world’s third largest ocean, i.e., the Indian Ocean is named after India – an ancient eivilised nation.
Topicwise Questions Location
1 Mark Questions (Objective Type)
Question 1.
Which one of the following is the latitudinal extent of India ?
(a) 48’N: 878′ N
(b) 84’N-378’N
(c) 8°4’S – 37°6 S
(d) 498 S – 37°’ S (2012-CBSE-SA-I-36, 43, 44, 57; 2011-480036, 45; 2010-980707-A1, A2, 711-A1)
Answer:
(b) 8°4′ N – 37°6′ N
Question 2.
The western most longitude of India is located at : (2012-CBSE-SA-I-40)
(a) 67’8’E
(b) 97°25’E
(c) 98°25’E
(d) 68°7′ E
Answer:
(a) 6798 E
Question 3.
What is the degree of longitude of westernmost tip of India lying in Gujarat ?
(a) 97’25’E
(b) 8°4′ N
(c) 68°7′ E
(d) 37°6’N
(2012-CBSE-SA-I-55)
Answer:
(a) 687′ E
Question 4.
Name the southernmost point of Indian Union. Is it visible today? (2010-980721-C1)
Answer:
(1) (i) The southernmost point of the mainland of India is Kanniyakumari (8°04’N) in Tamil Nadu. But, the southernmost point of the Indian Republic or India is the Indira Point (6°45’N).
(ii) The Indira Point lies in ‘Great Nicobar’ group of islands of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
(2) The Indira Point suffered heavy destruction and was submerged under the sea in the 2004 Super Tsunami.
SIZE
1 Mark Questions (Objective Type)
Question 1.
The latitudinal extent influences the duration of the day and night as one moves from :
(a) South to North
(b) East to West
(c) West to East
(d) North to South (2012-CBSE-SA-I-45)
Answer:
(a) South to North
Question 2.
Which one of the following states does not fall on Tropic of Cancer ?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Odisha (2012-CBSE-SA-I-49)
Answer:
(d) Odish
Question 3.
What is the time lag between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh ?
(a) 1 hour
(b) 2 hours
(c) 3 hours
(d) 4 hours
(2012-CBSE-SA-I-62)
Answer:
(b) 2 hours
3/5 Marks Questions
Question 4.
“When the sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh, it is still night in Gujarat.” Why ? Give any three reasons. (2013-GSDELB)
Or
Explain the major reason for the two hour time difference in local time between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat. (2016-5FGBJWR; 2015-094FLAC; 2014-G4SYU1P: 2013-ZDHUSUR)
Or
“While it is still dark in Gujarat, the sun has already risen in Arunachal Pradesh.” Justify the statement. (2015-UNIHEM)
Answer:
(1) The easternmost longitude of India is 97°25’E in Arunachal Pradesh.
(2) The westernmost longitude of India is 68°7’E in Gujarat.
(3) Thus, the longitudinal extent is about 30°, it means about 30 longitudes pass from east to west through India.
(4) There is a time difference of 4 minutes between the two consecutive longitudes.
∴The time difference between 30 longitudes is 30 x 4 = 120 min, or 2 hrs.
(5) As a result, there is a time difference of two hours in local time between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat 5. Describe the location and size of India in three points. (2016-OCOX4GA; 2015-OIPDIPE; 2014-M4VFSRV; 2013-MRFHTOP, Z9310QH, JGISA7G; 2012-57)
Answer:
(1) Location: (1) Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ N) divides the country into two equal parts.
(2) India is a vast country which lies in the northern hemisphere.
(3) The mainland extends between latitudes 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N and longitudes 687′ E and 97°25′ E.
(2) Size:(i) The land mass of India has an area of 3.28 million sq. kms. India has a land boundary of about 15,200 km and length of its coastline including island is 7516.6 km.
(ii) India is the seventh largest country of the world, in terms of area.
Question 6.
Mention the latitudinal extent of India. Which is the most important latitude of our country ? Mention its importance.
(2016-AOYFCN8; 2015-Z2QMN7L; 2014-URNUPDX; 2012-37, 44) Mention the latitudinal extent of India. Explain its significance. (2016-Q1CDV8U, BH3AGTZ, YTLOU52; 2015-5SNLOO0)
Answer:
(1) The latitudinal extent of the mainland of India is from 8°4′ N to 37°6′ N. Tropic of Cancer is the important latitude of our country.
(2) Advantages (importance or implications) of India’s latitudinal extent are as follows:
(i) The Tropic of Cancer (2344°N) divides the country into almost two equal parts. India therefore, lies in two climatic zones of tropical and sub-tropical (or warm temperate) climate.
(ii) India’s southern half or the Deccan Peninsula (or the Peninsular India) lies within the tropical zone. It is triangular in shape. The broader northern part of India lies north of the Tropic of Cancer.
(iii) The latitudinal extent of about 29° (north-south) influences the duration of day and night, as one moves from south to north. It means that the difference in the duration of day and night increases (up to four hours) from south to north. For example, days are much longer in Kashmir than in Kerala.
India And The World
1 Mark Questions (Objective Type)
Question 1.
A narrow gap in a mountain range providing access to the other side is :
(a) Mound
(b) Pass
(c) Strait
(d) Valley (2010-CBSE-SA-I-980720-C1)
Answer:
(b) Pass
Question 2.
Which one of the following routes are the oldest and provided India’s relationship with other countries ? (2010-CBSE-SA-1-980724-A2)
(a) Land routes
(b) Sea routes
(c) Air routes
(d) Rail routes
Answer:
(a) Land routes.
Question 3.
Why is Indian Ocean named after India ? Which island groups of India lie to its south-east and south-west ?
Or
Justify the naming of Indian Ocean after India. (2015-TAMMUN; 2014-TIC6NA4)
Or
Why is Indian Ocean named after our country ? Give three reasons. (2016-WE9462K; 2016-V8R1UQW; 2014-SFOCEHO; 2012-53)
Answer:
(1) Indian Ocean is named after our country because :
(1) No other country has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean as India has.
(i) India has a central location between the East and the West Asia.
(iii) The trans-Indian Ocean routes which connect the countries of Europe in the west and the countries of East Asia provide a strategic central location to India.
(iv) Deccan plateau or peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean.
(2) Island groups :
(i) Island group of India that lies to its south-east : Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
(ii) Island group of India that lies to its south-west: Lakshadweep Islands
Question 4.
How have the ancient and much older land routes contributed to exchange of ideas and goods ? (2011-480013, 26; 2010-980720-B1)
Or
“Our country has cultural linkage with entire Asian countries through the ages.’ Explain the statement. (2016-MN85LOV, SRE45SQ)
Or
Describe India’s contact with the world through the ages. (2015-HFCP3HY, MZKAFXA)
Or How far developed land and maritime routes were responsible for India’s history of colonialism ? (2015-LYUDWCO, 20UB856)
Or
“From the ancient time our trade and cultural contacts with the world have continued”. Explain the statement with examples from history.
(2015-07QW5EO, YPVVB45)
Answer:
(1) The Indian society, in spite of living within the natural frontiers, has not developed in isolation. India’s contacts with the outside world have continued through ages. Due to India’s unique position in Asia, the ancient land (trade) routes, including the famous ‘Silk Route’, passed through or douched the Indian sub-continent. They contributed much to the exchange of ideas and products with the outside world.
(2) Examples of India’s contribution to the world :
(i) The ideas of the Upanishads, the Ramayana, the Gita, etc. became known to the world long ago.
(ii) The stories like that of Panchatantra and Hitopadesh have continued to be popular in many parts of the world since the ancient times.
(iii) The Indian numerals as well as the decimal system long back crossed the border. The Arabs took these ideas to the West (Europe)
(iv) India’s silk, spices, handicrafts, muslin and other merchandise were taken from India to different countries. These products continued to be in great demand in these lands.
(3) As a result of its unique location between the West and the East, India never remain untouched by outside influences. People from different lands also entered India from time to time. Their impact is clearly visible in India’s composite culture. Examples are given below:
(i) The Greeks enriched the Indian culture with their contributions in the fields of architecture, sculpture, science, etc.
(ii) The Islamic influence (from West Asia) is clearly visible in the architectural styles of domes, arch, minarets, etc. They can be seen in different parts of India. This is how the contribution of land routes was very important for the cultural and economic development of ancient India as well as the outside world.
India’s Neighbours
1 Mark Questions (Objective Type)
Question 1.
Which one of the following states does not share common border with Bangladesh? (2012-CBSE-SA-I-34, 60)
(a) West Bengal
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Tripura
(d) Manipur
Answer:
(d) Manipur
Question 2.
Which of the following Indian state does not share its boundary with Nepal ? (2012-CBSE-SA-I-35)
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Bihar
Answer:
(a) Himachal Pradesh
Question 3.
Which one of the following countries share a common boundary with India ? (2012-CBSE-SA-I-42)
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Indonesia
(c) Iran
(d) Thailand
Answer:
(a) Afghanistan
Question 4.
Which of the following country does not share its land boundaries with India ? (2012-CBSE-SA-I-47)
(a) China
(b) Myanmar
(c) Maldives
(d) Bhutan
Answer:
(c) Maldives
3/5 Marks Question
Question 5.
Describe India’s location with reference to her neighbours. (2016-09H4VJD, NS5WIB3; 2015-KQVF01X; 2014-VMNOXMR; 2013-SHCEE5E)
Or
Write the names of the neighbouring countries of India with their direction. (2016-8RUISLO, S6LDZXN, WE9462K)
Answer:
(1) India occupies an important strategic position in South Asia.
(2) India shares its land boundaries with Pakistan and Afghanistan in the north-west, China (Tibet), Nepal and Bhutan in the north and Myanmar and Bangladesh in the east.
(3) Our southern neighbours across the sea are two island countries namely, Sri Lanka and Maldives. Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar, while Maldives are situated to the south of the Lakshadweep islands.
Map Based Questions Identification
Question 1.
Features by numbers are marked in the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of following informations and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map :
1. An important longitude (2012-66, 43) Or, Longitude which divides India in two equal halves (2012-53)
2. Easternmost Meridian (2012-40)
3. The biggest state in respect of area (2010-980707-A1, A2) Or, Largest state in respect of area (2010-980709-B1)
4. A latitude dividing India into two equal halves (2012-54, 70) Or, Tropic of Cancer (2010-980721-C1)
5. Southernmost point of India (2013-P72KL2A; 2010-980709-A1)
6. The island group of India lying in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
7. The countries constituting Indian subcontinent.
8. The states through which the Tropic of Cancer passes.
9. The northernmost latitude in degrees.
10. The southernmost latitude of the Indian mainland in degrees.
11. The eastern and the westernmost longitudes in degrees.
12. The place situated on the three Seas.
13. The Strait separating Sri Lanka from India.
14. The Union Territories of India.
Answer:
1. Indian Standard Meridian (82°30′ E)
2. Easternmost Meridian (97°25′ E)
3. Rajasthan
4. Tropic of Cancer
5. Indira Point
6. Lakshadweep islands lie in the Arabian Sea. Andaman and Nicobar islands lie in the Bay of Bengal.
7. The countries which constitute the Indian subcontinent are Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India.
8. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the states of Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
9. The northernmost latitude is 3706′ N.
10. The southernmost latitude of the Indian mainland in degree is 8°4’N.
11. The eastern and westernmost longitudes in degrees are 97°25’E and 68°7’E.
12. Kanniyakumari (in Tamil Nadu).
13. Palk Strait
14. The Union Territories of India :
(a) Chandigarh
(b) Delhi
(c) Daman and Diu
(d) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
(e) Lakshadweep
(f) Andaman and Nicobar islands and (g) Puducherry
Locating And Labelling
Note : Only those questions are given here which have not been asked in the ‘Identification’ part. Students are advised to go through the latest syllabus.
II. Locate and Label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols :
1. The state which shares its boundaries both with China and Pakistan. Or, A state which shares its boundary with China, Pakistan and Afganistan (2016-2NIVLFO, 2014-OEPUOU6] Or, The state which shares its boundary both China and Pakistan (2014-BKXUOYS; 2013-XZVXIX1P, IK2F216)]
2. A northern state which shares its boundary with China only.
3. The state which has Great Indian Desert (2016-1UHRJCE, SRE455Q: 2015-5SNLOOO)
4. State having the longest boundary with Nepal. 2016-8MR950W) Or, The largest sharing borders with Nepal. (2016-A0YFCN8]
5. A state of India having common boundary with Nepal and Bangladesh (2016-02SXVDR, 5TBLYZB, 817SHOE, A8X7X0P] Or, The Eastern most state of India having common boundary with Nepal and Bangladesh (2016-LIGCOB9) Or, State having maximum common boundary with Bangladesh (2016-DDOYM7F, KBOCUQA]
6. A state having common land boundary with Nepal. [2014-UD850GH; 2013 – LFP5BP, 29310QH, BIELYE: 2012-41, 63]
7. Smallest among the states sharing border with Pakistan. [2016-5PHRWYW, NS5WIB3, GLO8H38; 2013-239FY1P, JGISA7G]
8. The smallest state in respect of area. (2012 – 53]
9. The State having common land and sea boundary with Pakistan. (2014-MACOALC; 2013-MRFHTOP, RHCVC7B, 16D011R]
10. A state of India which shares its boundary with Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh [2014-JD8XC78]
11. State whose capital is Agartala. [2016-Q1CDV8U]
Answer:
12. The Westernmost Meridian of India (2016-4711577; 02SXVDR, E07SHHK, 1IYWXJN, GAA2FR, 2011-480012, 15, 22; 2010-980710-C1, 710-C1]
13. The state which shares its boundaries with China, Bhutan and Nepal. (2015-NMB91C9; 2013-ADHBLY] Or, A north-eastern state which shares its boundary with three countries. (2014-62C52DP, 2013-TB2BHPF] Or, A state which has its border common with Nepal and Bhutan. [2015-NIHGF4C, MQMUB3B, GZWFW3T] Or, Smallest state of the India having common boundary with Nepal.
14. States having common boundaries with Myanmar. [2014-KWTINOO.G4SYU1P; 2013-1EPTFTK2, 8SJQQWO]
Or, Any two states having common boundaries with Myanmar [2016-GAAQKFR, MN8SLOV)
15. A state sharing its boundary with Myanmar only (2016-TDNOOZU]
16. A north-eastern state which shares its boundary with three countries [2016-HQJASPS, SKIDZXN)
17. An Indian state that shares its boundary with Bangladesh and Myanmar only. [2013-ERDFKXO) Or, A state of India which shares it boundary with Myanmar and Bangladesh. 2015-2HCOTLC] Or, A state that shares its boundary with Bangladesh and Myanmar only (2016-B6LQB01, WL9155G, 2GIKKF2)
Answer: