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Notes on India its size and location


Write a short note on the following:

1.The Andaman and Nicobar islands:are a group of 572 islands off the east coast of India. The islands in the Bay of Bengal form a Union Territory of the Republic of India. Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar islands. The Ten Degree channel separates the Andaman from the Nicobar islands.

2.Karavatti: Capital city of Lakshadweep

3.The Standard Meridian : 82°30′ E choosen as the standard Meridian for India because this longitude passes through the middle of the country.
This balances the time gap of two hours between the westernmost and easternmost parts of India.
Also, 82° 30′ E is exactly divisible by 15 i.e., a difference of 30 minutes.

4.Why the Name Indian Ocean  to our Ocean given ?
The Indian Ocean gets this name becauseIndia has the longest coastline on the ocean. It is surrounded by the ocean from three sides.
The Indian Ocean serves as the major channel for India’s trade with other countries through sea route.
It is the strategic importance of India on the Indian Ocean that has resulted in naming the ocean after India.

5.Neighbouring Countries:Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan,Srilanka and Maldives

6.Significance of Palk Strait:The Gulf of Munnar and the Palk Strait are situated in the Indian Ocean towards south of India. They are significant because they form the main dividing line between India and Sri Lanka. The narrow channel of sea formed by the Gulf of Munnar and the Palk Strait divides the Indian peninsula from the island nation of Sri Lanka.

II.Describe India’s location in the world.
Ans: India is located in the northern hemisphere. It is a southward extension of Asia. India has a total area of 3.28 million square km. It is surrounded by sea from three sides. Towards its south is the Indian Ocean, to the east is the Bay of Bengal and to the west is the Arabian Sea. The geographical coordinates of India are 8° 4′ N to 37° 6′ N latitudes and 68°7′ E to 97° 25′ E longitudes. Tropic of Cancer (23° 30′ N) passes midway through India. India has two groups of islands: the Andaman and Nicobar islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep islands in the Arabian Sea. India’s north is bestowed with the mighty Himalayas. It is a favourably located country in the world.

III.On the given outline map of India mark any four neighbouring countries along with their names. With the help of map do it





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