Indian Geography (Part-I)

Total Questions: 47

21. Which of the following statements are true? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

I. The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two halves.
II. The Tropic of Cancer divides Indian International boundary into two halves.
III. Maximum East-West expansion of India lies along the Tropic of Cancer.
IV. Line joining the easternmost and westernmost points of India lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer.

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) I and II
(b) III and IV
(c) II and III
(d) I and IV

Correct Answer: (d) I and IV

Solution:The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line (23°30' North latitudes passes through the middle of the country). This imaginary line divides India into two halves. Significantly, the tropic of cancer does not divide the Indian International boundary into two halves. Notably, the maximum east-west expansion of India does not lie along the Tropic of Cancer. Significantly the line joining the easternmost and westernmost points of India lies to the North of the Tropic of Cancer. Easternmost point of India is Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh while the Westernmost point is Guhar Moti in Kutch district of Gujarat.

22. Which of the following Indian state lies north of the tropic of Cancer? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2013, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) Jharkhand
(b) Manipur
(c) Mizoram
(d) Tripura

Correct Answer: (b) Manipur

Solution:The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states namely Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Manipur lies north of the Tropic of Cancer.

23. Which, among the following places, will have maximum day length in the month of June? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Hyderabad
(b) Chennai
(c) Bhopal
(d) Delhi

Correct Answer: (d) Delhi

Solution:The length of days in northern hemisphere, start increasing after the sun is moving north of equator. On 21 June (summer solstice) the sun is directly overhead and north pole is tilted towards the sun and therefore the northern hemisphere has days ranging from just over 12 hours around to 24 hours in Arctic Circle. Delhi is the most appropriate answer as it is the most northerly given option.

24. Which of the following city is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

(a) Jabalpur
(b) Ahmedabad
(c) Ujjain
(d) Varanasi

Correct Answer: (a) Jabalpur

Solution:The latitudinal position of the cities given in the option is as follows:

Place	Latitude
Jabalpur	23º11' North
Ahmedabad	23º02' North
Ujjain	23º09' North
Varanasi	25º18' North

According to the latitudinal position of the above mentioned cities, the nearest city to the Tropic of Cancer would be Jabalpur, because of the latitudinal difference between the latitude of Jabalpur and the Tropic of Cancer are the least.

25. Which of the following rivers of India crosses the tropic of cancer twice? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Re-exam) (Pre.) 2016]

(a) Mahi
(b) Chambal
(c) Narmada
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Mahi

Solution:Mahi River crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice. It originates in Madhya Pradesh and flows through Rajasthan, Gujarat, and drains into the Gulf of Khambhat in Arabian Sea.

26. Consider the following statements: [Jharkhand P.C.S.(Pre) 2023]

I. The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of mainland India is around 30°.

II. From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a time lag of two and half hours.

III. The 82°30' E is the Standard Meridian of India.

IV. Time along the Standard Meridian is taken as the standard time for India.

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) I-True, II-False, III-False, IV-True
(b) I-True, II-False, III-True, IV-True
(c) I-True, II-True, III-True, IV-False
(d) I-False, II-True, III-False, IV-True

Correct Answer: (b) I-True, II-False, III-True, IV-True

Solution:India lies in the Northern Hemisphere with respect to the latitudinal and longitudinal extent, India lies between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N and the longitudes 68°7'E and 97°25'E. It is around 30°. From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a time lag of two hours. Significantly, the standard meridian of India is 82°30'E. Notably, the longitude of 82°30'E is considered as the standard meridian.

27. When it is midnight at IST meridian, a place observes 6:00 A.M. The meridian on which the said place is located is: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) 7°31'E
(b) 172°30'E
(c) 7°30'E
(d) 127°30'W

Correct Answer: (b) 172°30'E

Solution:When there is midnight at IST meridian, a place observes 6:00 A.M. has to be in the east of India. It is because Sun rises early in the east. The difference in 1° meridian after 6 hours will be 15 x 6 = 90° (15° = 1 hour). Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and is calculated based on the 82° East longitude. Thus, the place is situated at = 90° + 82° / 2 = 172°30' East.

28. How many hours of time difference will be there between the most western village of Gujarat and the most eastern village of Arunachal Pradesh, Walong? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) 1 hour
(b) 2 hour
(c) 3 hour
(d) 1/2 hour

Correct Answer: (b) 2 hour

Solution:The state of Gujarat is situated on the west coast of India between 68°4' East and 74°4' east longitudes, and Arunachal Pradesh is located between 91°30' East and 97°30' East longitudes. Thus, the longitudinal difference between the western village of Gujarat and eastern village of Arunachal Pradesh is 97°30' - 68°4' = 29°26'. As we know, from one longitude to the next longitude the difference is 4 minutes, thus 29°26' x 4 = Approximately 118 minutes (approx 2 hours) difference.

29. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2003]

1. Longitude of Jabalpur's location is between those of Indore and Bhopal.

2. Latitude of Aurangabad's location is between those of Vadodara and Pune.

3. Bengaluru is situated more southward than Chennai.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3
(b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3

Solution:Latitudinal and longitudinal positions of the locations (districts) as per "Census of India - 2011" given below:
Jabalpur - 22°49'N to 24°08'N; 79°21'E to 80°58'E
Indore - 22°20'N to 23°05'N; 75°26'E to 76°14'E
Bhopal - 23°04'N to 23°53'N; 77°12'E to 77°40'E

Aurangabad - 19° 18' N to 20° 40' N; 74° 34' E to 76° 04' E
Vadodara - 21° 50' N to 22° 50' N; 72° 50' E to 74° 10' E
Pune - 17° 54' N to 19° 24' N; 73° 19' E to 75° 10' E
Bengaluru - 12° 39' N to 13° 14' N; 77° 19' E to 77° 50' E
Chennai - 12° 54' N to 13° 54' N; 80° 7' E to 80° 11' E

Explanation according to given facts –

Statement (1) – Longitude of Jabalpur's location is not between those of Indore and Bhopal.
Statement (2) – Latitude of Aurangabad's location is between those of Vadodara and Pune.
Statement (3) – Bengaluru is situated more southward than Chennai.

30. Which of the following cities is closest to IST (Indian Standard Time) Meridian? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Rewa
(b) Sagar
(c) Ujjain
(d) Hoshangabad

Correct Answer: (a) Rewa

Solution:Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 : 30 hours (5 hours 30 minutes) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The Standard Time of India is calculated on 82°30' East longitude. It passes through Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh. The location of above cities with regard to their closeness to IST meridian is:
Rewa – 81°02' E to 82° 20' E
Sagar – 78° 04' E to 78° 20' E
Ujjain – 75° 00' E to 76° 30' E
Hoshangabad – 76° 47' E to 78° 44' E

Thus, it is clear that Rewa is closest to the IST meridian.

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