Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#196] Which state has the largest coastline in India?
Correct Answer

(A) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: From the given options Andhra Pradesh has the largest coastline with a length of about 974 km. Overall in India, Gujarat has the longest coast line.

[#197] Which of the following state/union territory land is situated on eastern and western coasts?
Correct Answer

(A) Puducherry

Explanation

Solution: Pondicherry is spread over following regions. Yanam - Andhra Pradesh Pondicherry - Tamilnadu Karaikal - Tamilnadu Mahe - Kerala

[#198] Which of the following will not get direct rays of sun?
Correct Answer

(D) Srinagar

Explanation

Solution: From the given options Srinagar lies above the Tropic of Cancer and Sun's apparent movement takes place
between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

[#199] With which country, India has the longest international boundary?
Correct Answer

(D) Bangladesh

Explanation

Solution: India has the longest international boundary with Bangladesh(4096.70 km). Country Length of boundary 1. Bangladesh 4,096.70 km 2. China 3,488 km 3. Pakistan 3,323 km 4. Nepal 1,751 km 5. Myanmar 1,643 km 6. Bhutan 699 km 7. Afghanistan POK(disputed area) 106 km

[#200] Katchatheevu Island was ceded by India to which country in 1974?
Correct Answer

(A) Sri Lanka

Explanation

Solution: Katchatheevu is a volcanic island located between India and Sri Lanka near Palk Strait. Till 1974 this island to was administered by India but the then Prime Minister of India ceded it to Sri Lanka. Presently it is under the administrative control Sri Lankan Government.