India - Size and Location 1 short

Question 1

In which year did the Indira Point get submerged under the sea water ?

Answer 1

Indira Point got submerged under the sea water in 2004 during the Tsunami.

Question 2

Which meridian has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India ?

Answer 2

82°32 min E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India.

Question 3

what countries does the Indian subcontinent consist of?

Answer 3

Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India are often referred to as the Indian subcontinent.

Question 4

what is the land boundary of India

Answer 4

15200 km

Question 5

Name the countries that are bigger then India

Answer 5

Russia, Canada, U.S.A, China, Brazil, Australia and India

Question 6

How many states and union territories does India have ?

Answer 6

There are 28 states and 8 Union territories

Question 7

What are Sri Lanka and India separated by ?

Answer 7

Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Munnar.

Question 8

The total land mass of India is

Answer 8

3.28 million square km.

Question 9

When was the Suez Canal opened?

Answer 9

1869

Question 10

Which is the southern most point of Indian territory.

Answer 10

Indira point