Geography
Geography Chapter 1: India - Size and Location Question: What is the total area of India? Answer: India has a total area of approximately 3.287 million square kilometers. Question: What are the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India? Answer: India extends from about 8°4'N to 37°6'N latitude and from 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitude. Question: Which two major seas lie to the east and west of India? Answer: The Bay of Bengal lies to the east, and the Arabian Sea lies to the west. Question: How does India's location affect its climate? Answer: India's location influences its climate through the monsoon winds, which bring seasonal rains, and its varied latitudes which create different climatic zones. Question: What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer in India's geography? Answer: The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two halves, impacting the climate and determining the location of the tropical zone. Question: Which countries share borders with India?