India – Location and Extent Quiz - ICSE Class 5 Social Studies

Free practice quiz: India – Location and Extent (ICSE Class 5 Social Studies). 47 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This ICSE Class 5 Social Studies practice quiz has 47 multiple-choice questions on India – Location and Extent, and 47 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

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1. Which of the following is the highest mountain range in India, forming a natural boundary in the north?

   1. The Himalayas
   2. The Western Ghats
   3. The Vindhya Range
   4. The Aravalli Range
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   Answer: A. The Himalayas

   The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world and form a significant northern boundary of India. The other ranges are located within India or form different geographical features.

2. The Strait of Palk separates India from which country?

   1. Maldives
   2. Sri Lanka
   3. Indonesia
   4. Bangladesh
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   Answer: B. Sri Lanka

   The Strait of Palk is a strait that separates the Indian subcontinent from the island of Sri Lanka.

3. The southernmost point of India, including its territories, is:

   1. Kanyakumari
   2. Port Blair
   3. Indira Point
   4. Diu
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   Answer: C. Indira Point

   Indira Point, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is the southernmost tip of India's territory. Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland.

4. The Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, is located in the western part of India, primarily in which state?

   1. Gujarat
   2. Punjab
   3. Rajasthan
   4. Haryana
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   Answer: C. Rajasthan

   The Thar Desert, a large arid region, is predominantly located in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India.

5. The geographical coordinate system uses lines of latitude and longitude. India's position is determined by its specific range within this system. What is India's approximate latitudinal position relative to the Equator?

   1. Just south of the Equator
   2. Exactly on the Equator
   3. Significantly north of the Equator
   4. Significantly south of the Equator
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   Answer: C. Significantly north of the Equator

   India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, with its southern tip at about 8°4' N latitude, and extending northwards. Therefore, it is significantly north of the Equator.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. India is located in which continent?
2. Which ocean lies to the south of India?
3. What is the longitudinal extent of India?
4. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India. Approximately which degree of latitude does it represent?
5. Which two countries share a maritime boundary with India in the south across the sea?
6. India's total geographical area is approximately:
7. Which of the following countries shares a border with India to its west?
8. Which East Asian country shares a border with India to its northeast?
9. India is the _________ largest country in the world by area.
10. Which of the following landforms lies to the west of India?
11. The Indian Standard Meridian (82.5° E) passes through which of the following cities?
12. Which country shares the longest land border with India?
13. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in which sea?
14. Which of the following is NOT a neighbouring country of India?
15. The latitudinal extent of India influences its climate by:
16. Which country is located to the northwest of India?
17. India lies in which hemisphere?
18. Which of the following mountain ranges runs parallel to the western coast of India?
19. What is the capital of India?
20. The longitudinal difference between the easternmost and westernmost parts of India causes a time difference. Approximately how many hours is this difference?
21. Which river flows into the Arabian Sea from India?
22. Which of the following is the island group of India located in the Bay of Bengal?
23. The northern boundary of India is primarily formed by which natural feature?
24. India's total land boundary length is approximately:
25. Which country borders India to the east?
26. Which of the following is a group of islands located to the west of India?
27. Which Indian river flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal?
28. What is the approximate coastal length of India, including its islands?
29. Which of the following countries does not share a land border with India?
30. The northern part of India is characterized by a vast plain formed by which river system?
31. The eastern coast of India is also known as the:
32. India's geographical location in relation to Asia makes it a:
33. Which of the following is a mountain range in the peninsular plateau of India?
34. Which of the following countries shares a border with India to its north-east?
35. The Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the longitude:
36. Which is the westernmost state of India (mainland)?
37. The Palk Strait is a narrow passage of water that separates India from which other country?
38. Which plateau is located to the south of the Northern Plains of India?
39. The northernmost point of India's territory, Indira Col, is located in the region of:
40. Which Indian state is landlocked and borders Nepal, Bhutan, and China?
41. The Indian coastline, excluding islands, runs along which states?
42. Which country lies to the west of India and shares a significant land and maritime border?

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