NCERT MCQs Class 9 Social Science (Contemporary India) Chapter 1 INDIA – SIZE AND LOCATION
NCERT MCQs of Class IX Social Science(Contemporary India) Chapter 1 India- Size and Location
Geographical Extent and Features
Which geographical feature bounds India to the northwest, north, and northeast?
(a) Desert
(b) Young fold mountains
(c) Plateau
(d) Plains
Answer: (b) Young Fold mountains
Explanation: The Himalayas, young Fold Mountains, border India in these directions and provide natural protection.
Which Indian state has the largest area?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (c) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan covers the largest area among all Indian states.
Which Indian state has the smallest area?
(a) Goa
(b) Sikkim
(c) Tripura
(d) Nagaland
Answer: (a) Goa
Explanation: Goa is the smallest state in terms of area.
The southernmost point of India, ‘Indira Point,’ is located in:
(a) Lakshadweep
(b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(c) Kanyakumari
(d) Maldives
Answer: (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation: Indira Point is the southernmost tip of the Nicobar Islands, submerged during the 2004 tsunami.
Which two seas does the Indian Peninsula divide?
(a) Red Sea and Arabian Sea
(b) Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
(c) Bay of Bengal and Pacific Ocean
(d) Indian Ocean and South China Sea
Answer: (b) Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
Explanation: The Indian Peninsula divides the Indian Ocean into the Arabian Sea on the west and the Bay of Bengal on the east.
Strategic Importance
Which geographical feature gives India a central position in South Asia?
(a) Deccan Plateau
(b) Indo-Gangetic Plain
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Himalayas
Answer: (c) Indian Ocean
Explanation: India’s central position in the Indian Ocean enables strategic trade and connectivity.
The Suez Canal connects India to which region more closely?
(a) Africa
(b) Southeast Asia
(c) Europe
(d) West Asia
Answer: (c) Europe
Explanation: The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 reduced the distance between India and Europe by 7,000 km.
India’s Borders and Neighbors
Which of the following states does not share an international border?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Punjab
Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh is a landlocked state and does not share borders with any other country.
Which of the following countries does not share a land boundary with India?
(a) Nepal
(b) Myanmar
(c) Maldives
(d) Bhutan
Answer: (c) Maldives
Explanation: Maldives is an island nation to the south of India and shares no land boundary.
How many Union Territories are located along India’s coastal regions?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
Answer: (b) 3
Explanation: Union Territories like Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Puducherry lie along the coast.
Which Indian state shares its border with both China and Myanmar?
(a) Assam
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Nagaland
(d) Manipur
Answer: (b) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh shares its international boundaries with both China and Myanmar.
Cultural and Trade Routes
Which of the following contributed to India’s ancient maritime trade?
(a) Vedas
(b) Upanishads
(c) Spices and muslin
(d) Decimal system
Answer: (c) Spices and muslin
Explanation: India was known for exporting spices, muslin, and other merchandise to ancient trading regions.
Which ancient cultural elements were spread from India to other parts of the world?
(a) Greek sculpture
(b) Dome architecture
(c) Decimal system and Panchtantra
(d) Roman numeral system
Answer: (c) Decimal system and Panchtantra
Explanation: Ancient Indian innovations like the decimal system and stories like Panchtantra influenced many civilizations.
Which Indian architectural feature was influenced by West Asia?
(a) Stupas
(b) Minarets
(c) Temples
(d) Forts
Answer: (b) Minarets
Explanation: Minarets and domes in Indian architecture reflect influences from West Asia.
15. Which island group lies to the southeast of India?
(a) Lakshadweep
(b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(c) Maldives
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer: (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located southeast of the Indian mainland in the Bay of Bengal.16. What is the significance of India’s location in the Indian Ocean?
(a) It has the longest coastline in the world.
(b) It provides a central position between East and West Asia.
(c) It connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
(d) It is closer to the equator.
Answer: (b) It provides a central position between East and West Asia.
Explanation: India’s location helps connect the trade routes between Europe, West Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.
17. What feature distinguishes India’s position in the Indian Ocean?
(a) Its exclusive control over the ocean
(b) The length of its coastline
(c) The Deccan Peninsula extending into the ocean
(d) Its proximity to Antarctica
Answer: (c) The Deccan Peninsula extending into the ocean
Explanation: The Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean, enhancing India’s maritime influence.
18. Which of these states does not have an international border or coastline?
(a) Haryana
(b) West Bengal
(c) Gujarat
(d) Assam
Answer: (a) Haryana
Explanation: Haryana is a landlocked state that neither shares an international border nor has a coastline.
19. Which geographical feature separates India and Sri Lanka?
(a) Gulf of Kutch
(b) Palk Strait
(c) Gulf of Mannar
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c)
Explanation: The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar collectively separate India and Sri Lanka.
20. Which neighboring country is located to the east of India?
(a) Pakistan
(b) Afghanistan
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Nepal
Answer: (c) Bangladesh
Explanation: Bangladesh lies to the east of India and shares one of the longest international boundaries with it.
21. Which state has no common frontier with Pakistan?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand
Answer: (d) Uttarakhand
Explanation: Uttarakhand shares borders with China and Nepal, but not with Pakistan.
22. How many states and Union Territories does India have?
(a) 29 states and 7 Union Territories
(b) 28 states and 8 Union Territories
(c) 27 states and 9 Union Territories
(d) 30 states and 5 Union Territories
Answer: (b) 28 states and 8 Union Territories
Explanation: According to the current administrative divisions, India comprises 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
23. The northernmost latitude of India is:
(a) 8°4'N
(b) 37°6'N
(c) 68°7'N
(d) 97°25'N
Answer: (b) 37°6'N
Explanation: The northernmost point of the Indian mainland lies at 37°6'N latitude in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
24. Which state lies on India’s easternmost boundary?
(a) Assam
(b) Mizoram
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Tripura
Answer: (c) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh is located in the northeastern part of India, near the easternmost boundary.
25. The southernmost latitude of the Indian mainland is:
(a) 8°4'N
(b) 6°45'N
(c) 10°5'N
(d) 8°20'N
Answer: (a) 8°4'N
Explanation: The southernmost latitude of the Indian mainland is 8°4'N, located near Kanyakumari.
26. What causes India to have a central location between East and West Asia?
(a) The Himalayas
(b) The Deccan Plateau
(c) The Indian Ocean
(d) Its longitudinal extent
Answer: (c) The Indian Ocean
Explanation: India’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean allows it to serve as a bridge between East and West Asia.
27. Which ocean is named after India?
(a) Atlantic Ocean
(b) Pacific Ocean
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Southern Ocean
Answer: (c) Indian Ocean
Explanation: India’s prominent location and extensive coastline in the Indian Ocean led to its naming after the country.
28. Which factor makes the east-west extent of India appear smaller than its north-south extent?
(a) Shape of the Earth
(b) Latitudinal extent
(c) Longitudinal extent
(d) Altitude
Answer: (a) Shape of the Earth
Explanation: The Earth’s spherical shape makes the longitudinal distances appear shorter than the latitudinal ones.
29. Which group of islands is situated in the Arabian Sea?
(a) Maldives
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Andaman Islands
(d) Nicobar Islands
Answer: (b) Lakshadweep
Explanation: The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India.
30. What is the significance of 82°30'E longitude in India?
(a) It marks the easternmost point of India.
(b) It serves as the Standard Meridian.
(c) It divides India into two equal halves.
(d) It is the Tropic of Cancer.
Answer: (b) It serves as the Standard Meridian.
Explanation: 82°30'E is used as the Standard Meridian for India to maintain a uniform time zone.
31. What is the time difference between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat?
(a) 1 hour
(b) 1.5 hours
(c) 2 hours
(d) 2.5 hours
Answer: (c) 2 hours
Explanation: The longitudinal extent of India causes a time lag of 2 hours between its easternmost and westernmost points.
32. Which Indian state shares its border with Bhutan, China, and Nepal?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Meghalaya
Answer: (a) Sikkim
Explanation: Sikkim shares its borders with Bhutan, China (Tibet), and Nepal due to its strategic location in the Himalayas.
33. Which two countries share India’s northwest land boundary?
(a) Afghanistan and Nepal
(b) Pakistan and Afghanistan
(c) China and Bhutan
(d) Pakistan and Bangladesh
Answer: (b) Pakistan and Afghanistan
Explanation: India shares its northwest boundary with Pakistan and Afghanistan.
34. Which sea lies to the east of India?
(a) Arabian Sea
(b) Bay of Bengal
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Andaman Sea
Answer: (b) Bay of Bengal
Explanation: The Bay of Bengal lies to the east of India and is a major maritime area.
35. Which pass provides passage through the mountains in the north of India?
(a) Nathula Pass
(b) Palk Strait
(c) Mana Pass
(d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer: (d) Both (a) and (c)
Explanation: Nathula Pass and Mana Pass are important mountain passes connecting India to neighboring regions.
36. What is the latitudinal extent of India in degrees?
(a) 20°
(b) 25°
(c) 30°
(d) 35°
Answer: (c) 30°
Explanation: The latitudinal extent of mainland India is about 30° from 8°4'N to 37°6'N.
37. Which geographical factor influences the duration of day and night in India?
(a) Longitudinal extent
(b) Latitudinal extent
(c) Proximity to the equator
(d) None of the above
Answer: (b) Latitudinal extent
Explanation: The variation in latitudinal positions causes differences in the length of day and night as one moves north or south.
38. The Standard Meridian of India passes through which state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) West Bengal
Answer: (a) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Standard Meridian (82°30'E) passes through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
39. What is the significance of the Deccan Peninsula for India?
(a) It divides the Indian Ocean into two seas.
(b) It connects the Himalayas to the southern states.
(c) It is the most fertile region of India.
(d) It lies entirely in the western hemisphere.
Answer: (a) It divides the Indian Ocean into two seas.
Explanation: The Deccan Peninsula projects into the Indian Ocean, dividing it into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
40. Which state lies entirely north of the Tropic of Cancer?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Punjab
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (c) Punjab
Explanation: Punjab lies completely north of the Tropic of Cancer.
41. Which part of India has the shortest duration of day and night differences?
(a) Kashmir
(b) Gujarat
(c) Kanniyakumari
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: (c) Kanniyakumari
Explanation: Being closer to the equator, Kanniyakumari experiences minimal variations in day and night durations.
42. Which group of islands is known for its coral origin?
(a) Andaman Islands
(b) Nicobar Islands
(c) Lakshadweep Islands
(d) Maldives
Answer: (c) Lakshadweep Islands
Explanation: The Lakshadweep Islands are formed of coral deposits.
43. India’s northernmost point lies in which Union Territory?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Ladakh
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Sikkim
Answer: (b) Ladakh
Explanation: The northernmost point of India is located in Ladakh, which borders China.
44. Which Indian state has common frontiers with Pakistan and China?
(a) Punjab
(b) Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory)
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: (b) Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory)
Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir share boundaries with both Pakistan and China.
45. Why is India’s location considered unique in the Indian Ocean?
(a) It connects the northern and southern hemispheres.
(b) It has the longest coastline among all Indian Ocean countries.
(c) It allows access to all major oceanic routes.
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Explanation: India’s location in the Indian Ocean is geographically advantageous for trade, routes, and connectivity.
46. Which island country lies to the south of Lakshadweep Islands?
(a) Maldives
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Andaman Islands
(d) Indonesia
Answer: (a) Maldives
Explanation: The Maldives lies to the south of the Lakshadweep Islands in the Indian Ocean.
47. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states?
(a) Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar
(b) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha
(c) Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Tripura
(d) Haryana, Punjab, West Bengal
Answer: (c) Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Tripura
Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states, including Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Tripura.
48. What geographical feature helps India maintain ancient land routes for trade and communication?
(a) Mountain passes
(b) Rivers
(c) Deserts
(d) Coastal plains
Answer: (a) Mountain passes
Explanation: Mountain passes in the Himalayas have historically provided important land routes for trade and communication.
49. Which Indian state shares a boundary with the maximum number of countries?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) West Bengal
(d) Assam
Answer: (a) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh shares borders with China, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
50. What is the northernmost point of India called?
(a) Indira Point
(b) Siachen Glacier
(c) K2 Peak
(d) Karakoram Pass
Answer: (b) Siachen Glacier
Explanation: Siachen Glacier, located in Ladakh, is the northernmost point of India.
51. Which Indian state does not lie on the coast but shares a border with Bangladesh?
(a) Tripura
(b) West Bengal
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Assam
Answer: (a) Tripura
Explanation: Tripura is a landlocked state sharing an international border with Bangladesh.
52. Why was 82°30'E selected as the Standard Meridian of India?
(a) It is centrally located longitudinally.
(b) It passes through the capital of India.
(c) It is the easternmost longitude.
(d) It divides India into two equal parts latitudinally.
Answer: (a) It is centrally located longitudinally.
Explanation: The Standard Meridian ensures minimal time difference across the country due to its central location.
53. Which of the following is true about the Deccan Peninsula?
(a) It forms the northernmost part of India.
(b) It extends into the Bay of Bengal.
(c) It is the largest plateau in India.
(d) It is entirely north of the Tropic of Cancer.
Answer: (c) It is the largest plateau in India.
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau covers a significant portion of southern India.
54. What is the time difference between GMT and IST (Indian Standard Time)?
(a) +5 hours
(b) +5 hours 30 minutes
(c) +6 hours
(d) +6 hours 30 minutes
Answer: (b) +5 hours 30 minutes
Explanation: IST is ahead of GMT by 5 hours and 30 minutes.
55. Which Indian state does the Ganges River first enter after originating from Uttarakhand?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) West Bengal
(d) Jharkhand
Answer: (a) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Ganges flows from Uttarakhand into Uttar Pradesh before entering other states.
56. What makes India a subcontinent?
(a) Its large population
(b) Its geographical extent and cultural diversity
(c) Its political unity
(d) Its position on the globe
Answer: (b) Its geographical extent and cultural diversity
Explanation: India is termed a subcontinent due to its vast geographical diversity and cultural heritage.
57. India shares its shortest land boundary with which country?
(a) Bhutan
(b) Afghanistan
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Myanmar
Answer: (b) Afghanistan
Explanation: India shares a small boundary of 106 km with Afghanistan.
58. Which of the following is NOT a Union Territory?
(a) Chandigarh
(b) Sikkim
(c) Puducherry
(d) Lakshadweep
Answer: (b) Sikkim
Explanation: Sikkim is a state, not a Union Territory.
59. Which Union Territory is located in the Bay of Bengal?
(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Daman and Diu
(d) Puducherry
Answer: (a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal.
60. Which country does NOT share a land boundary with India?
(a) Nepal
(b) Bhutan
(c) China
(d) Indonesia
Answer: (d) Indonesia
Explanation: Indonesia is an island nation and does not share a land boundary with India.
61. Which Indian state is known as the ‘Land of Rising Sun’?
(a) Assam
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Sikkim
(d) Manipur
Answer: (b) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state of India and receives the first rays of the sun.
MCQs from the Exercise part of the chapter.
1. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through:
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Odisha
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Tripura
Answer: (b) Odisha
Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer passes through Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Tripura but not Odisha.
2. The easternmost longitude of India is:
(a) 97°25'E
(b) 68°7'E
(c) 77°6'E
(d) 82°32'E
Answer: (a) 97°25'E
Explanation: The easternmost longitude of India is 97°25'E, located in Arunachal Pradesh.
3. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim have common frontiers with:
(a) China
(b) Bhutan
(c) Nepal
(d) Myanmar
Answer: (c) Nepal
Explanation: These states share their borders with Nepal due to their geographical location.
4. If you intend to visit Kavaratti during your summer vacation, which one of the following Union Territories will you be going to?
(a) Puducherry
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Andaman and Nicobar
(d) Daman and Diu
Answer: (b) Lakshadweep
Explanation: Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep, located in the Arabian Sea.
5. My friend hails from a country that does not share a land boundary with India. Identify the country:
(a) Bhutan
(b) Tajikistan
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Nepal
Answer: (b) Tajikistan
Explanation: Tajikistan does not share a direct land boundary with India, unlike Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
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