Solutions of chapter 1. India — Location | NCERT - India Physical Environment

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Differentiate between a Gulf and a Strait

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Which one of the following latitudinal extent is relevant for the extent of India’s area?

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Which one of the following countries shares the longest land frontier with India?

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Which one of the following countries is larger in area than India?

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Which one of the following longitudes is the standard meridian for India?

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Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

Does India need to have more than one standard time? If yes, why do you think so?

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Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

What are the implications of India having a long coastline?

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Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

How is the latitudinal spread of India advantageous to her?

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Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

While the sun rises earlier in the east, say Nagaland and also sets earlier, how do the watches at Kohima and New Delhi show the same time?

Solution of Chapter 1. India — Location (NCERT - India Physical Environment Book)