Geography (India - Size and Location)

This Exam Covers the Following Topics

  1. India’s Latitudinal and Longitudinal Extent
    • The geographical boundaries of India.
    • The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the country.
    • The implications of India’s size and location.
  2. Tropic of Cancer and its Role
    • The Tropic of Cancer’s division of India into two parts.
    • States through which the Tropic of Cancer passes.
  3. India’s Land and Maritime Boundaries
    • India’s land boundaries with neighboring countries.
    • India’s maritime boundaries and coastline (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands).
  4. Standard Meridian of India
    • The significance of 82°30’E as the Standard Meridian of India.
    • Time differences across India (Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh).
  5. India’s Size and Area
    • India’s total area and its ranking in terms of size compared to other countries.
    • The length of India’s land and coastal boundaries.
  6. Strategic Location of India
    • India’s central position in South Asia and its role in global trade routes.
    • Historical significance of India’s location in relation to maritime and land-based trade routes (e.g., the Silk Route).
  7. India’s Neighbors
    • India’s neighboring countries and their geographical relationships.
    • The significance of India’s relationships with island nations like Sri Lanka and Maldives.
  8. Historical and Cultural Exchanges
    • The influence of India’s geographical location on historical and cultural exchanges (e.g., the spread of ideas and trade in ancient times).
  9. Union Territories and States of India
    • Locations and characteristics of Union Territories.
    • Differences in states based on geographical location (coastal, landlocked, and states with international boundaries).
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