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Location and Extent

Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question — in the order the textbook teaches them. · 17 questions

Exercise

17 q
  1. Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones
    Ex Q1(a)
    Brazil is mainly located in the Southern Hemisphere.
  2. Ex Q1(b)
    Tropic of Capricorn passes through the middle of India.
  3. Ex Q1(c)
    The longitudinal extent of Brazil is less than India.
  4. Ex Q1(d)
    Equator passes through the northern part of Brazil.
  5. Ex Q1(e)
    Brazil has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean.
  6. Ex Q1(f)
    Pakistan is a neighboring country to the south east of India.
  7. Ex Q1(g)
    The southern part of India is called Peninsula.
  8. Answer in brief:
    Ex Q2(a)
    What problems did Brazil and India face after independence?
  9. Ex Q2(b)
    How are Brazil and India different from each other in terms of location?
  10. Ex Q2(c)
    Describe the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India and Brazil.
  11. Select the correct option
    Ex Q3(a)
    India's southernmost point is known as :
    1. A.
      Lakshadweep
    2. B.
      Kanyakumari
    3. C.
      Indira Point
    4. D.
      Port Blair
  12. Ex Q3(b)
    These two countries in South America do not share their border with Brazil.
    1. A.
      Chile-Ecuador
    2. B.
      Argentina- Bolivia
    3. C.
      Columbia- French Guiana
    4. D.
      Surinam –Uruguay
  13. Ex Q3(C)
    Both the countries have ........... type of government.
    1. A.
      Military
    2. B.
      Communist
    3. C.
      Republic
    4. D.
      Presidential
  14. Ex Q3(d)
    Which of the following shapes show the coastal part of Brazil correctly? The four alternatives (i)-(iv) are printed as outline diagrams, not as words — choose from the shapes shown.
  15. Ex Q3(e)
    Which of the following shapes show the coastal part of India correctly? The four alternatives (i)-(iv) are printed as outline diagrams, not as words — choose from the shapes shown.
  16. Ex Q3(f)
    Considering hemisphere, which shape correctly represents the hemisphere in which India lies? The four alternatives (i)-(iv) are printed as diagrams marked N. and S., not as words — choose from the shapes shown.
  17. Ex Q3(g)
    Considering the hemisphere, which correctly represents the hemisphere in which Brazil mainly lies? The four alternatives (i)-(iv) are printed as diagrams marked N. and S., not as words — choose from the shapes shown.