EXERCISE

1.7 EXERCISE

Description

Quick Overview

This section examines India's geographical features, including its position, size, boundaries, and significance in relation to the world.

Standard

The section highlights India's vast size of 3.28 million square kilometers and its strategic location, which divides the country into several latitudinal and longitudinal regions. It discusses the significance of India's geographical position, particularly in terms of its size, boundaries, and maritime access, as well as the historical trade routes that have influenced its connectivity with other regions.

Detailed

In this section, we explore India's geographical landscape and its implications for historical and contemporary significance. India is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, stretching from latitudes 8Β°4'N to 37Β°6'N and longitudes 68Β°7'E to 97Β°25'E, with a total area of 3.28 million square kilometers, making it the seventh largest country in the world. The section discusses how the Tropic of Cancer bisects the country into nearly equal halves and the impact of various geographic features such as mountains, seas, and islands on its socioeconomic progress. Moreover, it delves into India's coastal boundaries, island territories including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep, and the importance of the Indian Ocean for trade routes, enhancing India's strategic importance in global commerce.

Key Concepts

  • Geographical Size: India covers an area of 3.28 million square kilometers.

  • Latitudinal Extent: Located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, influencing climate and time.

  • Strategic Location: Positioned between East and West Asia, facilitating trade routes.

Memory Aids

🎡 Rhymes Time

  • India is vast, from east to west, it’s 3.28 million, that’s the best!

πŸ“– Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine India as a giant bridge, connecting two worlds across the oceans, where spices danced their way to foreign lands.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • ISLAND - India Shares Land with Andaman, Lakshadweep, Neighbouring countries, Divided by oceans.

🎯 Super Acronyms

GLOBE - Geography, Location, Oceans, Boundaries, and Extent.

Examples

  • Example of Coastal Importance: India's extensive coastline supports fishing, tourism, and commerce with neighbouring countries.

  • Example of Tropic of Cancer: The Tropic of Cancer bisects India, affecting agriculture and climate variations.

Glossary of Terms

  • Term: Tropic of Cancer

    Definition:

    A latitude that is approximately 23.5Β° north of the equator, marking the northern limit of the tropics.

  • Term: Coastline

    Definition:

    The area where land meets the sea, particularly focusing on India's extensive coastal regions.

  • Term: Union Territories

    Definition:

    Regions in India that are governed directly by the Central Government.