Topic- India:- Size and location

Two marks

1. Collect information about the ‘Silk Route’. Also find out the new developments, which are
improving communication routes in the regions of high altitude.
2. Explain how India’s land routes have been important since ancient times.
3. (a) Which are the water bodies that separate SriLanka from India?
(b) Name the group of islands lying in the Arabian Sea.

Three marks

4. What is the longitudinal extent of India? Mention the degree of longitude for the Standard
Meridian. State the importance of Standard Meridian.
5. Explain the significance of India’s eminent position in the Indian Ocean.
6. What is meant by the Indian Standard Time? What is its importance?

Five marks

7. How is India’s geographical location favourable for international trade?

8. Label the following on the map
(a) Capital of Arunachal Pradesh
(b) The state which shares its boundaries with China, Nepal and Bhutan.
(c) Capital of India
(d) An Indian state that shares its boundary with Bangladesh and Myanmar.
(e) Capital of Gujarat