India in the World - Exercise Questions and Answers - Part I
I. Choose the correct option:
1. India is located within the latitudes of _______ and _____.
a. 8°4'N b. 68°7'E c. 97°25'W d. 37°6'N
Ans: a. 8°4'N and d. 37°6'N
2. India's coastline covers a length of:
a. 7000 Kms b. 15200 Kms c. 7515 Kms d. 3214 Kms
Ans: c. 7515 Kms
3. The second highest peak of the Himalayas located in India is:
a. Kangchenjunga b. Nanda Devi c. Nanga Parbat d. Everest
Ans: b. Nanda Devi
4. The part of Himalayas in the North-East are called:
a. Eastern Himalayas b. Purvanchal c. Karakoram range d. Inner Himalayas
Ans: b. Purvanchal
5. The Deccan Plateau is formed due to:
a. Magma flow b. Basalt flow c. Lava flow d. Rivers
Ans: c. Lava flow
6. The northern part of the coastal plains on the western part of our country is called:
a. Konkan b. Malabar c. Coromandel d. Lagoons
Ans: a. Konkan
7. Delhi experience which type of climate?
a. Maritime b. Coastal c. Continental d. Moderate
Ans: c. Continental
II. Match the following:
1. Narmada - East-flowing river
2. Northern - Elevation of 300m above sea level
3. Loo - Hot dust storms
4. Monsoon - October-November
5. Retreating Monsoon - Seasonal reversal of wind pattern
6. Mawsynram - Highest Rainfall
7. Horseshoe-shaped islands - Atolls
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