Political Geography Of India - Study Mode
[#176] The large States of India in the order of area are
Correct Answer
(A) Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
Explanation
Solution: The large States of India in the order of area are Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra. Rajasthan is a state in northern India. The state covers an area of 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4% of the total geographical area of India. Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India. Its total area is 308,252 km 2 . Maharashtra is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan plateau. It is the second-most populous state and third-largest state by area in India. Spreadover 307,713 km 2 (118,809 sq mi).
[#177] In the north-west, India shares its land boundaries with which country?
Correct Answer
(D) Pakistan
Explanation
Solution: In north-west, India shares its land boundaries with Pakistan running through hilly terrain in J&K, Riverine parts of Punjab, marshy Rann of Kutch and sandy wasteland Rajasthan.
[#178] India has a land boundary of about ________ km.
Correct Answer
(C) 15200
Explanation
Solution: Total land boundary of India with seven countries 15,200 km. Its maritime boundary is 7516km.
[#179] Which of following city is situated in the farthest east?
Correct Answer
(A) Lucknow
Explanation
Solution: Lucknow city is situated in the farthest east. Situated on the northern Gangetic plains of India, Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. The geographical location of Lucknow is between 26.50° North and 80.50° East. Lucknow is located at an elevation of 123 meters above sea level. This city was known by the name of Awadh during ancient times.
[#180] Which border line separates India from Pakistan?
Correct Answer
(B) Radcliffe Line
Explanation
Solution: Radcliffe line demarcates the boundary between India & Pakistan. It runs from mountainous Kashmir to riverine Punjab & then through sandy Rajasthan. It was published on 17 August, 1947 just after Independence.