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Updated on 5 Sep 2025, 12:46 IST
Prepare confidently for CBSE board exam with chapter-wise MCQs from Contemporary India – Geography. These MCQs questions strengthen your grasp of Chapter 1 and support effective practice. Covering all chapters, the Class 9 Social Science MCQs offer a complete revision of key concepts. Access the PDF for easy, on-the-go study.
India’s geography is rich and varied shaped by its vast size, strategic location, and diverse landforms. This piece revisits Chapter 1 India—Size and Location from Class 9 Geography (Contemporary India). Explore India’s global position, borders, and key landmarks through quick MCQs, and sharpen your understanding of the country’s size and location.
In Chapter 1 of the Geography textbook for Class 9, students are introduced to the essential concepts of geography, including the Earth’s position in the solar system, latitudes, longitudes, and the significance of maps. They learn about the interdisciplinary nature of geography, which encompasses both natural and human environments.
Through studying the Earth’s movements, students understand how seasonal changes occur, while exploring latitudes and longitudes aids in precise location identification. Maps, as crucial tools, provide visual representations of spatial relationships and distributions, aiding in navigation and understanding geographic features. This foundational knowledge equips students with the skills to analyze spatial patterns and appreciate the interconnectedness of the world around them.
Q1. What is the approximate longitudinal extent of India?
A) 3500 km
B) 4000 km
C) 5000 km
D) 6000 km
Answer: B) 4000 km
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Q2. Which of the following passes is not located in the Himalayas?
A) Nathu La Pass
B) Shipki La Pass
C) Banihal Pass
D) Thalassery Pass
Answer: D) Thalassery Pass
Q3. Which state is not situated on the coastline of India?
A) Kerala
B) Odisha
C) Haryana
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Haryana
Q4. Which river forms the boundary between India and Pakistan?
A) Yamuna
B) Brahmaputra
C) Ganges
D) Indus
Answer: D) Indus
Q5. Which island group lies to the southeast of the Indian mainland?
A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B) Lakshadweep Islands
C) Maldives
D) Seychelles
Answer: A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Q6. Which of the following is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland?
A) Cape Comorin
B) Indira Point
C) Point Calimere
D) Dhanushkodi
Answer: A) Cape Comorin
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Q7. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states in India?
A) Gujarat
B) West Bengal
C) Odisha
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A) Gujarat
Q8. Which of the following is the largest state in terms of area in India?
A) Maharashtra
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
Answer: D) Rajasthan
Q9. The standard meridian of India passes through which city?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
Answer: A) Delhi
Q10. Which of the following is not a part of the Great Indian Desert?
A) Thar Desert
B) Rann of Kutch
C) Marusthali
D) Vindhyan Range
Answer: D) Vindhyan Range
Q1. Through which Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
a) Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Mizoram
b) Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Assam
c) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal
d) Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Arunachal Pradesh
Q2. Which Indian state boasts the lengthiest coastline?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Gujarat
Q3. By how many hours does Indian Standard Time lead Greenwich Mean Time?
a) 4 hours and 45 minutes
b) 5 hours and 30 minutes
c) 6 hours and 15 minutes
d) 7 hours
Q4. Approximately, what is the total land border length of India?
a) 15,200 kilometers
b) 7,500 kilometers
c) 9,000 kilometers
d) 11,000 kilometers
Q5. The Palk Strait is situated between India and:
a) Sri Lanka
b) Maldives
c) Bangladesh
d) Myanmar
Q6. Which region of India houses the northernmost point?
a) Jammu and Kashmir
b) Punjab
c) Uttarakhand
d) Himachal Pradesh
Q7. What river delineates the boundary between India and Nepal?
a) Ganges
b) Sharda River
c) Yamuna
d) Sutlej
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Q8. What is the easternmost longitude of India?
a) 97° 25′ E
b) 82° 30′ E
c) 68° 7′ E
d) 77° 6′ E
Q9. India is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the _______.
a) east
b) west
c) north
d) south
Q10. Among the following, which country shares the shortest border with India?
a) Nepal
b) Myanmar
c) Bhutan
d) Afghanistan
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India spans roughly 8°4′N–37°6′N (latitude) and 68°7′E–97°25′E (longitude), giving it significant north–south and east–west stretch.
The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′N) passes through India’s middle, influencing climate by dividing the country into tropical and subtropical zones.
82°30′E is India’s Standard Meridian (IST). It provides a uniform time for the whole country despite its wide longitudinal spread.
India covers about 3.28 million km², roughly 2.4% of the world’s land area, making it the seventh-largest country.
Across the Palk Strait/Gulf of Mannar lies Sri Lanka, and to the southwest in the Indian Ocean are the Maldives.