Answer in brief

V. Answer in brief

1. Name the neighbouring countries of India.

• Pakistan

• Afghanistan

• China

• Nepal

• Bhutan

• Bangladesh

• Sri Lanka

• Myanmar

2. Give the importance of IST.

• The longitudinal difference between Gujarat in the west and Arunachal Pradesh in the east is about 30°.

• Since Arunachal Pradesh is towards east, it will have sunrise about two hours earlier than the sunrise at Gujarat which is in the west.

• In order to avoid these differences, Indian standard time is calculated.

• The local time of the central meridian of India is the standard time of India.

• India's central meridian is 82°30'E iongitude.

3. Write a short note on Deccan Plateau.

• Deccan plateau is the largest plateau in India.

• It is triangular in shape.

• It is bounded by Western Ghats in the west, Eastern Ghats in the east and Satpura range in the north.

• The area of this plateau is about 7 lakh square km.

• Its height ranges from 500 to 1000 m above sea level.

• It slopes from west to east.

4. State the west following rivers of India.

• Narmada

• Tapti

• Mahi

• Sharavati

5. Write a brief note on the island group of Lakshadweep

• The three divisions Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi were renamed as Lakshadweep in 1973.

• Lakshadweep is a small group of coral islands located off the west coast of India.

• It covers an area of 132 sq. km.

• Its capital is Kavaratti.

• There is a bird sanctuary in Pitt island.