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Class 9 Science – Chapter: Motion 50. MCQs  1. An object is thrown vertically upwards. Its acceleration at the highest point is: A) 0 m/s² B) 9.8 m/s² downward C) 9.8 m/s² upward D) Cannot be determined 2. Which of the following remains constant in uniform circular motion? A) Velocity B) Acceleration C) Speed D) Displacement 3. A car moves with velocity for time and covers distance . Which is correct? A)  B)  C)  D)  4. If an object returns to its starting point after a journey, its displacement is: A) Zero B) Equal to total distance C) Infinite D) None of these 5. The SI unit of displacement is: A) m/s B) m/s² C) metre D) second 6. Which graph represents an object at rest? A) Curved s-t graph B) Straight s-t line parallel to time axis C) Sloped s-t line D) None of these 7. A train travels 30 km at 20 km/h and next 70 km at 70 km/h. The average speed is closest to: A) 40 km/h B) 50 km/h C) 60 km/h D) 70 km/h 8. When velocity and acceleration have opposite sign...
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Class 9 Geography Chapter 1 MCQ Quiz

Class 9 Geography Chapter 1 MCQ Quiz

India - Size and Location

1. Which of the following latitudes passes through India?
a) Tropic of Capricorn
b) Equator
c) Tropic of Cancer
d) Arctic Circle
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Correct Answer: c) Tropic of Cancer
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through the middle of India, dividing the country into almost two equal parts. It passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
2. The standard meridian of India is:
a) 82°30'E
b) 80°30'E
c) 84°30'E
d) 81°30'E
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Correct Answer: a) 82°30'E
The standard meridian of India is 82°30'E which passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. It is used as the reference longitude for Indian Standard Time (IST) which is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
3. India's total area accounts for what percentage of the world's geographical area?
a) 1.8%
b) 2.4%
c) 3.2%
d) 4.5%
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Correct Answer: b) 2.4%
With a total area of about 3.28 million square km, India accounts for 2.4% of the world's total geographical area. It is the seventh-largest country in the world by area.
4. Which channel separates India from Sri Lanka?
a) Palk Strait
b) Gulf of Mannar
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
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Correct Answer: c) Both a and b
The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar together separate India from Sri Lanka. The narrow channel of sea formed by these two water bodies lies between Tamil Nadu (India) and Sri Lanka.
5. The southernmost point of Indian Union is:
a) Kanyakumari
b) Indira Point
c) Rameswaram
d) Port Blair
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Correct Answer: b) Indira Point
Indira Point (formerly called Pygmalion Point) is the southernmost point of the Indian Union located in Great Nicobar island. It was submerged after the 2004 tsunami.
6. The latitudinal extent of India is:
a) 8°4'N to 37°6'N
b) 6°45'N to 35°30'N
c) 7°4'N to 36°7'N
d) 8°4'S to 37°6'S
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Correct Answer: a) 8°4'N to 37°6'N
India extends between 8°4'N to 37°6'N latitudes. The southernmost point is Indira Point at 6°45'N (submerged after 2004 tsunami) and northernmost point is Indira Col in Siachen Glacier.
7. The longitudinal extent of India is:
a) 68°7'E to 97°25'E
b) 65°7'E to 95°25'E
c) 68°7'W to 97°25'W
d) 65°7'W to 95°25'W
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Correct Answer: a) 68°7'E to 97°25'E
India extends between 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitudes. This wide longitudinal extent causes a time difference of about 2 hours between the easternmost and westernmost parts.
8. India is located in which hemisphere?
a) Southern and Western
b) Northern and Eastern
c) Southern and Eastern
d) Northern and Western
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Correct Answer: b) Northern and Eastern
India is located in the Northern Hemisphere (as it lies north of the Equator) and Eastern Hemisphere (as it lies east of the Prime Meridian).
9. Which country shares the longest land boundary with India?
a) Pakistan
b) China
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal
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Correct Answer: c) Bangladesh
Bangladesh shares the longest land boundary with India (4,096 km), followed by China (3,488 km), Pakistan (3,323 km), and Nepal (1,751 km).
10. The total length of India's coastline is approximately:
a) 5,500 km
b) 6,100 km
c) 7,516 km
d) 8,129 km
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Correct Answer: c) 7,516 km
India has a coastline of 7,516.6 km including the mainland (5,422.6 km) and island territories (2,094 km). Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states.
11. Which of these states does not have an international boundary?
a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the only state among the options that doesn't share an international boundary. It is surrounded by other Indian states.
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