9th Class Social Science India - Size and Location Question Bank

done Short Answer Type - India - Size and Location Total Questions - 11

• question_answer1)
  Explain why Ahmedabad and Kolkata are able to see the noon sun exactly overhead twice a year but not Delhi.
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• question_answer2)
  What are the implications of India's longitudinal extent?
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• question_answer3)
  What is a sub-continent? Name the countries which constitute the Indian sub-continent.
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• question_answer4)
  How far is Arunachal Pradesh a befitting name for our easternmost state?
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• question_answer5)
  The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance. Why?
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• question_answer6)

  Give reasons:

  (a) While the sun has already risen in Arunachal Pradesh, it is still dark in Gujarat.

  (b) Ahmedabad will see the sun overhead twice in a year.

  (c) Why has Meghalaya been named as such?

  (d) India is often referred to as a sub-continent.

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• question_answer7)
  Why is there a difference of two hours in local time between the Easternmost part of Arunachal Pradesh and the Westernmost part of Gujarat?
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• question_answer8)
  Explain the implications of the Latitudinal extent of India.
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• question_answer9)
  What is meant by Indian Standard Time? Why do we need a Standard Meridian for India? Explain.
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• question_answer10)
  How are the three physiographic units of India complementary to one another in resources?  Explain.
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• question_answer11)
  How Himalayas and mountain system of western Asia were formed? Explain.
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