Extra questions for geography india size and location
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Q- The central location of India at the head of the Indian ocean is considered of great significance. Why?
Q-Define subcontinent. Name the countries which constitute the Indian subcontinent.
Q-The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of mainland India is about 30°. Despite this fact east-west stretch appears to be smaller than north-south stretch. Why?
Q- Explain the location of India in 4 points.
Q-What is standard meridian of India and where does it pass?
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* Location of india
Location of India is between East and West Asia. This gives India a strategic advantage over both water and land. India is the southward extension of the Asian continent. Because if this the trans-Indian ocean routes are connected to South East Asian, Eastern countries in the East and African and European countries in the West.
India’s long costs line has added to its contact with the world through its sea routes. Because of India’s crucial position in the Indian ocean, the ocean is named after India. In ancient times, when sea routes were not much explored, traders and travelers used mountain passes to travel in and out of India. India’s strategic location in Asia helped it develop trade and contribution to the world.
Size of India
When asked by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, “How does India look from the space?” “Saare Jahaan se Accha (best in the world)” was the reply of the first Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma. India does look beautiful from up there. It has a crown like Kashmir, Bay of Bengal in East, the Arabian Sea in West and Adam’s bridge (Rama-Setu bridge) in South. Let’s understand in details the size and location of India.
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