Question

Observe the map and answer the questions given below:

Questions:

1. What does the given map show?
2. Name the Southernmost point of India.
3. What is the East-West distance of India?
4. Which longitude in India is called the Indian Standard Time?
5. Name the Sea to the West of India.

Answer 1

1. The given map shows the location and extent of India, including its longitudinal and latitudinal boundaries, important geographical features, and neighbouring countries.
2. The southernmost point of India is Indira Point, located in the Nicobar Islands. However, if referring to mainland India, the southernmost point is Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu).
3. The east-west distance of India is 3000 km.
4. The Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the 82°30′E longitude, which passes through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
5. The sea to the west of India is the Arabian Sea.