VI Social Science (Geography)

Chapter 7 India- Location, Size, Political, Relief

Key Question 1 page 179

1. Why is India called a subcontinent?
Ans India is called a subcontinent because it is a large geographical unit which stands out distinctly from
the rest of the continent of Asia.

Key Question 2 page 180

1. Find out names of at least 3 rivers which originate from the Himalayas.
Ans The rivers Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra rise in the Himalayas.

Let’s Find out page 179

1. Which is the largest and which is the smallest state in terms of area?
Ans In terms of area, the largest state is Rajasthan and the smallest is Goa.
2. How many countries share their boundaries with India? Name them.
Ans Eight countries share their boundaries with India. They are: Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal,
Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

I Objective Type Questions

A. Multiple Choice Type Questions

1. Barren Island, an active volcano of India is located in
Ans (c) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. The river which flows into the Bay of Bengal is the
Ans (c) Mahanadi
3. The difference in degrees between the easternmost and westernmost points of India is
Ans (c) 29°
4. India is located in the tropical and subtropical regions of the hemisphere.
Ans (b) Northern
5. The latitude that divides India into almost two equal halves is the
Ans (b) Tropic of Cancer

B. Unscramble the letters given in the help box and fill in the blanks.

1. India is located in the Southern part of Asia.

2. The northernmost range of the Himalayas is Himadri.
3. The minerals and Peninsular Plateau are coal, iron ore and manganese.
4. The Deccan Plateau lies in the south of Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
C. Match the following:
Column A Column B
1. Lakshadweep (c) Kavaratti
2. Lesser Himalayas (e) popular hill stations
3. Godwin Austen (d) World's second highest peak
4. Port Blair (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
5. Luni (a) seasonal river

II Very Short Answers Questions

1. What is the time difference between the Easternmost Point and Westernmost Point of India?
Ans. The time difference between the Easternmost Point and Westernmost Point of India is of about two
hours.
2. Into how many States and Union Territories is India divided?
Ans India is divided into 28 States and 7 Union territories.
3. What kind of mountains are the Himalayas? Name the different ranges.
Ans The Himalyas are young fold mountains. The different ranges that lie in the Himalayas are the
Himadri, Himachal and the Shiwaliks.
4. Name the rivers which helped in the formation of the Northern Plains.
Ans. The rivers which helped in the formation of the Northern Plains —Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra.

III. Short Answer Questions

1. How do the physical divisions of India give it a unique geographical unity?

Ans The physical divisions of India give it a unique geographical unity as all are interdependent
and make the country richer .
2. Write a short note on the Great Indian Desert.
Ans (i) In the West, the Northern plains extend into a dry, hot sandy stretch of land called the Great
Indian Desert. It is also known as the Thar Desert.
(ii) Luni is the only seasonal river flows in this region. The region experiences very little rainfall. Thorny
forests are found here.
3. Which part of India is most densely populated and why?
Ans The population density is very high in the Northern Plains due to the fertile soil which is good for
farming.
4. How does the Eastern Coastal Plain differ from the Western Coastal Plain?
Ans
The Eastern Coastal Plain The Western Coastal Plain
1. The Eastern Coastal Plain lies 1. The Western Coastal Plain lies
between the Eastern Ghats and the between the Western Ghats and
Bay of Bengal. Arabian Sea.

2. The Eastern Coastal Plains are 2. Except the Malabar Coast, the
more fertile. western coast is not so fertile.
 3. The Eastern Coastal Plains are 3. The western Coastal Plains are
broad. narrow.

V Long Answer Questions

1. Name the two groups of Islands in India? Mention two characteristic of each.
Ans Two groups of Islands of India are as follows:
(i) The Lakshadweep-Islands:
(a) The Lakshadweep Islands are a group of small coral islands.
(b) Kavaratti is the capital of this Union Territory.
(ii) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
(a) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are actually peaks of submerged volcanic mountains.
(b) Port Blair is the capital of this island.
2. What is the location of the Deccan Plateau? Which rivers flow through it?
Ans (i) The Deccan Plateau lies to the south of the Vindhya and Satpura Ranges.
(ii) The chief rivers flowing through it are Narmada, Tapi, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri.
3. What is NCR? Name the towns under the NCR of Delhi?
Ans (i) NCR stands for National Capital Region.
(ii) The towns under the NCR of Delhi are Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon.
4. What is the reason for the adaptation of the Indian Standard Time?
Ans (i) India lies between 8° 4′ N and 37° 6′N latitudes and between 68° 7′E and 97° 25′E longitudes.
(ii) Longitudinally, there is a time difference of about two hours between India’s easternmost point and
westernmost point, which leads to confusion.
(iii) Therefore, the meridian of 82½° E is taken as the Indian Standard Meridian because it passes through
the centre of the country.
5. Name the different physical divisions of India. How do they contribute to the country’s economy.
Ans : The different physical divisions of India are as follows:
(i) The Northern Mountains
(ii) The Northern plains
(iii) The Great Indian Desert
(iv) The Peninsular Plateau
(v) The Coastal plains and The Island Groups
The Northern Plain is the granary of the country while the Peninsular Plateau is rich in minerals.
Northern mountains are the source of perennial rivers. Thus, they contribute to the country’s economy.

6. The sun rises two hours before in Arunachal Pradesh than in the Rann of Kuchch, Gujarat but the
clocks and watches show the same time. Why?
Ans The sun rises two hours before in Arunachal Pradesh than in the Rann of Kuchch, Gujarat, but the
clocks and watches show the same time as they follow the Indian Standard Time along the 82½°E line of
longitude.
V Give reasons:
1. The region of Deccan Plateau has black soil.
Ans The Deccan Plateau consists of black soil because it is formed by the weathering of lava soil found in
this region. Its colour is black as it is rich in iron.
2. The Himalayan rivers carry water round the year, while the rivers of Peninsular region carry very
little or no water some months of the year.
Ans (i) The rivers which have their origin in the Himalayas have water in them throughout the year
which they receive from the melting of the snow.
(ii) On the other hand the rivers of Peninsular India are rainfed and have water in them only during the
rainy season.