Latitude & Longitude Expansion MCQs with Explanations
India's latitudinal and longitudinal extent determines its climate, time difference and geographical diversity. This topic explains the Tropic of Cancer, longitudinal extent, latitudinal extent, Standard Meridian and their significance in Indian Geography.
Correct Answer:
(D)
None of the above
The area of India extends between 8°4' North to 37°6' North latitudes and 68° 7' East to 97° 25' East longitudes. The Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of India. Thus, it is clear that none of the options are correct.
Ques: 2
The latitude that passes through Sikkim also passes through:
Correct Answer:
(A) Rajasthan
The latitude that passes through Sikkim also passes through Alwar in Rajasthan.
Ques: 3
70° East longitude passes through:
Correct Answer:
(B) Jaisalmer
It is Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan through which 70º E longitude passes. Longitudes are also known as time co-ordinates. Jaisalmer is famous for Patwaon Ki Haveli, Jain temples. Jaisalmer is also called the Golden City of India. Hence, the correct answer is Jaisalmer.
Ques: 4
Which zone lies between 66°30′ S and the poles?
Correct Answer:
(A) Frigid zone
the frigid zone in the Southern Hemisphere, also known as the South Frigid Zone, does indeed lie between the Antarctic Circle at 66°33′48.7" S and the South Pole at 90°S. It covers approximately 4.12% of the Earth's surface. Similarly, the North Frigid Zone in the Northern Hemisphere lies between the Arctic Circle at 66°33′48.7" N and the North Pole at 90°N.
Ques: 5
What is the Standard Meridian for India?
Correct Answer:
(C) 82°30′ E
82°30' E is the Standard Meridian for India. This longitude is also known as the Indian Standard Time (IST) meridian, and it passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. The time at this meridian is used as the official time for the entire country.