Q11) Which water body lies to the west of India?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Red Sea
Explanation: The Arabian Sea borders India on the west, while the Bay of Bengal lies to the east. The southern side is surrounded by the Indian Ocean.
Q12) Which water body lies to the east of India?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Pacific Ocean
d) Red Sea
Explanation: The Bay of Bengal lies to the east of India. This sea plays a vital role in the monsoon system and maritime trade routes.
Q13) The total land area of India is approximately:
a) 2.4% of world area
b) 3.4% of world area
c) 4.4% of world area
d) 1.4% of world area
Explanation: India occupies about 2.4% of the world’s total land area but supports more than 17% of the world’s population, showing its high population density.
Q14) India shares the longest international boundary with:
a) China
b) Nepal
c) Bangladesh
d) Pakistan
Explanation: India shares its longest international boundary (about 4,096 km) with Bangladesh. With China it shares about 3,488 km, and with Pakistan about 3,323 km.
Q15) The southernmost latitude of India is:
a) 6°45’N
b) 8°4’N
c) 9°45’N
d) 7°30’N
Explanation: Indira Point in the Nicobar Islands lies at 6°45’N latitude, making it the southernmost point of Indian territory.
Q16) India is the ____ largest country in the world by area.
a) Fourth
b) Fifth
c) Seventh
d) Sixth
Explanation: India is the seventh-largest country in the world, after Russia, Canada, China, USA, Brazil, and Australia.
Q17) Which country does NOT share a land boundary with India?
a) Afghanistan
b) Maldives
c) Bhutan
d) Myanmar
Explanation: Maldives is India’s maritime neighbor, not a land neighbor. It lies southwest of India in the Indian Ocean.
Q18) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated from Myanmar and Thailand by which channel?
a) Ten Degree Channel
b) Malacca Strait
c) Duncan Passage
d) Coco Channel
Explanation: The Coco Channel separates North Andaman Island from Myanmar’s Coco Islands. It is a strategic maritime zone in the Bay of Bengal.
Q19) The Lakshadweep Islands are situated in which sea?
a) Bay of Bengal
b) Arabian Sea
c) Andaman Sea
d) Laccadive Sea
Explanation: The Lakshadweep group of islands lies in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Kerala. They are of coral origin.
Q20) Which strait separates India and Sri Lanka?
a) Malacca Strait
b) Palk Strait
c) Sunda Strait
d) Bering Strait
Explanation: The Palk Strait separates Tamil Nadu (India) from Sri Lanka. Along with the Gulf of Mannar, it forms a narrow waterway.
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