Question

On an outline map of India, mark the following.
(a) Tropic of Cancer
(b) Standard Meridian of India
(c) State in which you live
(d) Andaman Islands and Lakshadweep Islands
(e) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

Answer 1

Explanation:

(a) Tropic of Cancer

(b) Standard Meridian of India

(c) State in which you live

(d) Andaman Islands and Lakshadweep Islands

(e) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

Answer 2

The India map contains important latitudes and longitudes that help in detecting the time, location of a place, and direction.

• Tropic of Cancer: The Tropic of Cancer is a latitude that is situated at 23°27'N towards the Equator.

• The Meridian: It determines the standard time of India and is located at 82°30 E

• Western and Eastern Ghats: These mountain ranges cover the borders in the South region of India.

• Andaman and Lakshadweep islands: Andaman is situated near the Bay of Bengal and lndian Ocean.

• Lakshadweep is located in the Arabian sea.