Q120. What is the approximate north–south extent of India from its northernmost to southernmost mainland point?
[SSC CHSL Tier-I (17 March 2023)]
(A) 4,109 km
(B) 2,914 km
(C) 3,214 km
(D) 3,785 km
Answer: (C) 3,214 km
Explanation: India’s north–south mainland extent is commonly given as approximately 3,214 kilometres. Its east–west extent is about 2,933 kilometres. This distinction between the two dimensions is frequently tested, alongside India’s latitudinal and longitudinal spread.
Q119. Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by _____.
[SSC CHSL Tier-I (16 March 2023)]
(A) 3 hours 45 minutes
(B) 7 hours 15 minutes
(C) 2 hours
(D) 5 hours 30 minutes
Answer: (D) 5 hours 30 minutes
Explanation: IST is based on 82°30′ E. Since Earth rotates 15 degrees each hour, this longitude is five and a half hours ahead of 0° Greenwich longitude. The result is UTC+05:30, used nationwide throughout India.
Q118. As per area, India is the _____ largest country in the world.
[SSC CHSL Tier-I (16 March 2023)]
(A) Second
(B) Seventh
(C) Tenth
(D) Fourth
Answer: (B) Seventh
Explanation: India ranks seventh by total geographical area, at approximately 3.28 million square kilometres. Countries conventionally ranked ahead of it are Russia, Canada, China, the United States, Brazil and Australia. Area ranking should not be confused with population ranking.
Q117. Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ N) passes through which state of India?
[SSC CHSL Tier-I (9 March 2023, Shift 1)]
(A) Punjab
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Chhattisgarh
(D) Kerala
Answer: (C) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Chhattisgarh is among the eight states intersected by the Tropic of Cancer. Punjab lies north of the line and Maharashtra and Kerala lie south. The parallel passes through central India and influences the distinction between tropical and subtropical regions.
Q116. What is the length of the border between India and Nepal?
[CRPF Head Constable Ministerial (28 February 2023)]
(A) 1,751 km
(B) 1,651 km
(C) 1,551 km
(D) 1,851 km
Answer: (A) 1,751 km
Explanation: The official India–Nepal land border is commonly listed as approximately 1,751 kilometres. It passes along Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim. The boundary has significant economic and cultural importance due to extensive cross-border connections.
Q115. The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which state?
[CRPF Head Constable Ministerial (26 February 2023)]
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Tripura
(C) Goa
(D) Jharkhand
Answer: (C) Goa
Explanation: Goa lies on India’s western coast south of 23°30′ N and is not crossed by the Tropic of Cancer. Rajasthan, Tripura and Jharkhand all lie on its route. Eight Indian states in total are intersected by this latitude.
Q114. What is the length of the border between India and Bhutan?
[CRPF Head Constable Ministerial (22 February 2023)]
(A) 799 km
(B) 899 km
(C) 599 km
(D) 699 km
Answer: (D) 699 km
Explanation: India’s land border with Bhutan is commonly reported as approximately 699 kilometres. Bhutan adjoins the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The boundary lies in the eastern Himalayan and sub-Himalayan region.
Q113. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which one of the following states?
[KVS PGT Geography (18 February 2023)]
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Jharkhand
(C) Tripura
(D) Manipur
Answer: (D) Manipur
Explanation: Manipur is outside the Tropic of Cancer’s Indian route. Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Tripura all intersect the latitude. In the northeast, the line passes through Tripura and Mizoram rather than Manipur, Nagaland or Arunachal Pradesh.
Q112. Which of the following Indian states share a border with Myanmar?
[68th BPSC Preliminary Examination (12 February 2023)]
(A) Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
(B) Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram
(C) Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Mizoram
(D) More than one of the above
(E) None of the above
Answer: (B) Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram
Explanation: Myanmar borders Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. Assam and Tripura do not directly touch Myanmar. The boundary is important because it connects India’s northeastern region with Southeast Asia and passes through mountainous frontier terrain.
Q111. What is the southernmost tip of India called?
[SSC GD Constable (8 February 2023)]
(A) Indira Col
(B) Indira Point
(C) Karakoram Pass
(D) Point Calimere
Answer: (B) Indira Point
Explanation: Indira Point, on Great Nicobar Island, is the southernmost point of India. Indira Col is associated with the far northern mountains, while Point Calimere is a coastal location in Tamil Nadu. Kanyakumari is the southernmost mainland tip.
