India – Location and Extent Quiz - ICSE Class 5 Social Studies
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Which of the following is the highest mountain range in India, forming a natural boundary in the north?
- The Himalayas
- The Western Ghats
- The Vindhya Range
- The Aravalli Range
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Answer: A. The Himalayas
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world and form a significant northern boundary of India. The other ranges are located within India or form different geographical features.
The Strait of Palk separates India from which country?
- Maldives
- Sri Lanka
- Indonesia
- Bangladesh
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Answer: B. Sri Lanka
The Strait of Palk is a strait that separates the Indian subcontinent from the island of Sri Lanka.
The southernmost point of India, including its territories, is:
- Kanyakumari
- Port Blair
- Indira Point
- Diu
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Answer: C. Indira Point
Indira Point, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is the southernmost tip of India's territory. Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland.
The Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, is located in the western part of India, primarily in which state?
- Gujarat
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
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Answer: C. Rajasthan
The Thar Desert, a large arid region, is predominantly located in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India.
The geographical coordinate system uses lines of latitude and longitude. India's position is determined by its specific range within this system. What is India's approximate latitudinal position relative to the Equator?
- Just south of the Equator
- Exactly on the Equator
- Significantly north of the Equator
- Significantly south of the Equator
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Answer: C. Significantly north of the Equator
India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, with its southern tip at about 8°4' N latitude, and extending northwards. Therefore, it is significantly north of the Equator.