Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#186] The Standard Meridian of India is
Correct Answer

(B) 82.5 E longitude

Explanation

Solution: The Standard Meridian of India is 82.5 E longitude. The 82˚5' E longitude is taken as the Standard Time Meridian of India or reference letters longitude for IST, as it passes through the middle of India (from Mirzapur, near Allahabad).

[#187] What is the name of the disputed coastal area located far from Gujarat coast in between India and Pakistan?
Correct Answer

(B) Sir Creek

Explanation

Solution: Sir Creek is the disputed territory forming a tidal estuary of 96 km between India and Pakistan. It lies in Rann of Kuchh.

[#188] Which of the following are included in the World-Heritage List of UNESCO? : 1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park 2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai 3. Mamallapuram 4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple)
Correct Answer

(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Solution: The following are included in the World-Heritage List of UNESCO are Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai, Mamallapuram and Sun Temple (Konark Temple).

[#189] Which of the following is the largest union territory of India?
Correct Answer

(C) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Explanation

Solution: Andaman & Nicobar Islands is a group of 572 islands / islets and the largest union territory in India with an area of 8,249 sq km. They are situated between 6o and 14o North Latitude and 92o and 94o East Longitude.

[#190] Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by which of the following?
Correct Answer

(A) Ten degree channel

Explanation

Solution: Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by Ten degree channel. The Ten Degree Channel is a channel that separates the Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands from each other in the Bay of Bengal. The two sets of islands together form the Indian Union Territory (UT) of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.