Question 1

Which Indian state has the longest international border?

Accepted Answer

West Bengal. West Bengal shares a vast border with Bangladesh spanning over 2,200 kilometers. It is the longest international boundary held by any single Indian state. This state also borders Nepal and Bhutan.

Question 2

Which line of latitude passes through the middle of India?

Accepted Answer

Tropic of Cancer. The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states from West to East. It divides the country into almost two equal halves. This latitude is approximately 23.5 degrees North.

Question 3

Which state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?

Accepted Answer

Punjab. Punjab gets its name from the Persian words 'Panj' meaning five and 'Ab' meaning water. The five rivers are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Satluj. Most of these rivers are tributaries of the Indus.

Question 4

India is located in which hemisphere based on latitude?

Accepted Answer

Northern Hemisphere. India lies entirely to the north of the Equator. Its mainland extends between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitudes. This positioning places the entire country in the Northern Hemisphere.

Question 5

Which state does not share a border with Myanmar?

Accepted Answer

Assam. Assam is a landlocked state in the Northeast but does not touch Myanmar. The four states bordering Myanmar are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. Assam shares international borders only with Bhutan and Bangladesh.

India Map Basics — Set 1