Question 1

In which hemisphere is India located entirely?

Accepted Answer

India is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The mainland extends between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N, placing it entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.

Question 2

What is the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the mainland of India?

Accepted Answer

The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India is of the order of about 30 degrees, specifically extending from 8°4'N to 37°6'N and 68°7'E to 97°25'E.

Question 3

Which line of latitude divides India into almost two equal parts?

Accepted Answer

The Tropic of Cancer (23°30'N) passes through the middle of the country, dividing India into almost two equal northern and southern parts.

Question 4

The southernmost point of the Indian Union that got submerged under the sea water in 2004 during the Tsunami is:

Accepted Answer

Indira Point was the southernmost point of the Indian Union. It got submerged under the sea water during the 2004 Tsunami.

Question 5

What is the total geographical area of India's landmass?

Accepted Answer

India's landmass has a total area of 3.28 million square kilometers, which accounts for about 2.4 percent of the total geographical area of the world.

India - Size and Location — NCERT Class 9 Social Science Important Questions & Revision Notes