Indian Subcontinent - Location, Extent and Political Division
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Q1.
Which countries are included in the Indian Subcontinent?
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives
India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal
India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal
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Answer: A. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan
The Indian Subcontinent includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan as mentioned in the content.
Q2.
What is the latitudinal extent of the Indian Subcontinent?
8°4' N to 37°9' N
6°4' N to 35°9' N
10°4' N to 39°9' N
8°4' N to 35°9' N
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Answer: A. 8°4' N to 37°9' N
The Indian Subcontinent extends from 8°4' North latitude to 37°9' North latitude as stated in the content.
Q3.
What is the longitudinal extent of the Indian Subcontinent?
68°7' E to 97°15' E
66°7' E to 95°15' E
70°7' E to 99°15' E
68°7' E to 95°15' E
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Answer: A. 68°7' E to 97°15' E
The longitudinal extent of the Indian Subcontinent is from 68°7' East longitude to 97°15' East longitude.
Q4.
What is the north-south extent of the Indian Subcontinent?
3,200 km
3,000 km
2,800 km
3,500 km
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Answer: A. 3,200 km
The north-south extent of the Indian Subcontinent is 3,200 km as mentioned in the content.
Q5.
What is the east-west extent of the Indian Subcontinent?
3,000 km
3,200 km
2,800 km
3,500 km
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Answer: A. 3,000 km
The east-west extent of the Indian Subcontinent is 3,000 km as stated in the content.
Q6.
Which longitude line determines the Indian Standard Time (IST)?
82°30' E
80°30' E
84°30' E
78°30' E
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Answer: A. 82°30' E
The 82°30' East longitude line determines the Indian Standard Time (IST) as mentioned in the content.
Q7.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Subcontinent according to the given content?
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Bhutan
Bangladesh
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Answer: A. Sri Lanka
According to the given content, Sri Lanka is not mentioned as part of the Indian Subcontinent. Only India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan are mentioned.
Q8.
What is the difference between the north-south and east-west extent of the Indian Subcontinent?
200 km
300 km
100 km
400 km
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Answer: A. 200 km
The north-south extent is 3,200 km and east-west extent is 3,000 km, so the difference is 200 km.
Q9.
Which geographical feature makes the Indian Subcontinent distinct from the rest of Asia?
Mountain barriers in the north
River systems
Coastal plains
Desert regions
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Answer: A. Mountain barriers in the north
The Himalayan mountain range in the north acts as a natural barrier that makes the Indian Subcontinent geographically distinct.
Q10.
What is the total latitudinal range covered by the Indian Subcontinent?
29°5'
28°5'
30°5'
27°5'
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Answer: A. 29°5'
The latitudinal range is from 8°4' N to 37°9' N, which gives a total range of 29°5' (37°9' - 8°4' = 29°5').
