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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 9 Geography Chapter 1 – India – Size and Location
Class 9 Geography
Last Updated: 15 April 2026
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Practice MCQ Questions (25 questions)
Q1. In which hemisphere does India lie?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q2. What latitude divides India into almost two equal parts?
✓ Correct Answer: C
Q3. What is the total area of India?
✓ Correct Answer: C
Q4. Which ocean is located to the south of India?
✓ Correct Answer: C
Q5. What is the time lag between Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh?
✓ Correct Answer: C
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Civilisation
Meaning: A developed human society with culture and government
अर्थ: सभ्यता
"India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world."
Multi-faceted
Meaning: Having many sides or aspects
अर्थ: बहु-आयामी
"India has shown multi-faceted progress in five decades."
Socio-economic
Meaning: Relating to both social and economic factors
अर्थ: सामाजिक-आर्थिक
"Socio-economic progress improves people’s living standards."
Remarkable
Meaning: Worthy of attention; extraordinary
अर्थ: उल्लेखनीय
"India made remarkable progress in technology."
Agriculture
Meaning: The practice of farming
अर्थ: कृषि
"Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy."
Industry
Meaning: Economic activity concerned with manufacturing
अर्थ: उद्योग
"India’s industry has grown rapidly."
Technology
Meaning: Scientific knowledge applied for practical purposes
अर्थ: प्रौद्योगिकी
"Technology helps in faster communication."
Latitude
Meaning: Distance north or south of the equator
अर्थ: अक्षांश
"India lies between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitudes."
Longitude
Meaning: Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
अर्थ: देशांतर
"India lies between 68°7'E and 97°25'E longitudes."
Equator
Meaning: An imaginary line around the middle of the earth
अर्थ: भूमध्य रेखा
"The equator divides Earth into two equal parts."
Hemisphere
Meaning: Half of the Earth
अर्थ: गोलार्ध
"India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere."
Mainland
Meaning: The main part of a country
अर्थ: मुख्य भूमि
"The mainland of India excludes islands."
Tropic of Cancer
Meaning: Latitude at 23°30'N
अर्थ: कर्क रेखा
"The Tropic of Cancer passes through India."
Granaries
Meaning: Storehouses for grain
अर्थ: अनाज भंडार
"Food grains are stored in government granaries."
Boundary
Meaning: A line marking limits of an area
अर्थ: सीमा
"India has a long boundary with several countries."
Coastline
Meaning: The boundary between land and sea
अर्थ: तटरेखा
"India has a coastline of 7,516.6 km."
Fold Mountains
Meaning: Mountains formed by folding of earth’s crust
अर्थ: मुड़ाव पर्वत
"The Himalayas are young fold mountains."
Taper
Meaning: To become gradually narrower
अर्थ: धीरे-धीरे संकरा होना
"India tapers southward into the Indian Ocean."
Extent
Meaning: The area covered by something
अर्थ: प्रसार
"The east-west extent of India is smaller than the north-south extent."
Meridian
Meaning: A line of longitude
अर्थ: देशांतर रेखा
"The Standard Meridian of India is 82°30'E."
Strategic
Meaning: Carefully planned to serve a purpose
अर्थ: रणनीतिक
"India’s location is of great strategic importance."
Protrude
Meaning: To extend beyond a surface
अर्थ: बाहर निकलना
"The Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean."
Eminent
Meaning: Famous and respected
अर्थ: प्रख्यात
"India has an eminent position in the Indian Ocean."
Maritime
Meaning: Connected with the sea
अर्थ: सामुद्रिक
"India’s maritime contacts are centuries old."
Passages
Meaning: A way through mountains or seas
अर्थ: मार्ग
"Mountain passages allowed ancient travellers to enter India."
Exchange
Meaning: The act of giving one thing and receiving another
अर्थ: विनिमय
"Trade routes helped in the exchange of ideas and goods."
Numerals
Meaning: Symbols for numbers
अर्थ: अंकों
"Indian numerals spread across the world."
Decimal system
Meaning: System of numbers based on 10
अर्थ: दशमलव प्रणाली
"The decimal system was developed in India."
Merchandise
Meaning: Goods for sale
अर्थ: सामान
"India exported spices and merchandise to other countries."
Sculpture
Meaning: The art of making statues
अर्थ: मूर्तिकला
"Greek sculpture influenced Indian art."
Architecture
Meaning: The art of designing buildings
अर्थ: वास्तुकला
"Indian architecture reflects different influences."
Dome
Meaning: A rounded roof structure
अर्थ: गुम्बद
"The dome is an important feature of Mughal architecture."
Minaret
Meaning: A tall slender tower of a mosque
अर्थ: मीनार
"The Qutub Minar is the tallest minaret in India."
Neighbour
Meaning: A country or person next to another
अर्थ: पड़ोसी
"India has many neighbouring countries."
Channel
Meaning: A narrow stretch of water
अर्थ: समुद्री मार्ग
"The Palk Strait is a narrow channel separating India and Sri Lanka."
Strait
Meaning: A narrow passage of water
अर्थ: जलडमरूमध्य
"The Gulf of Mannar is near the Palk Strait."
Peninsula
Meaning: A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides
अर्थ: प्रायद्वीप
"The Deccan Peninsula extends into the Indian Ocean."
Continent
Meaning: A large continuous landmass
अर्थ: महाद्वीप
"India is part of the Asian continent."
Territory
Meaning: An area of land under a ruler or country
अर्थ: क्षेत्र
"India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories."
Separated
Meaning: Divided from something else
अर्थ: अलग
"Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait."
Situated
Meaning: Located in a place
अर्थ: स्थित
"The Maldives is situated south of Lakshadweep."
Links
Meaning: Connections or relations
अर्थ: संबंध
"India has strong geographical and historical links with its neighbours."
Geographical
Meaning: Relating to geography
अर्थ: भौगोलिक
"India’s geographical location is unique."
Historical
Meaning: Relating to history
अर्थ: ऐतिहासिक
"India has historical ties with many nations."
Standard Time
Meaning: The official time of a region
अर्थ: मानक समय
"India follows the Indian Standard Time (IST)."
Lag
Meaning: A delay or difference in time
अर्थ: समय अंतर
"There is a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh."
Influence
Meaning: The power to affect others
अर्थ: प्रभाव
"Greek architecture had an influence on Indian monuments."
Ancient
Meaning: Very old; from a long time ago
अर्थ: प्राचीन
"India is one of the most ancient civilisations."
Commodity
Meaning: A raw material or product for trade
अर्थ: वस्तु
"Spices were an important commodity in ancient trade."