Tag: gujarat: location, boundary and physiography

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The state of Gujarat lies between ________.

  1. $58^0$10' East longitude and $74^0$28' East longitude

  2. $68^0$10' East longitude and $74^0$28' East longitude

  3. $48^0$10' East longitude and $74^0$28' East longitude

  4. $38^0$10' East longitude and $74^0$28' East longitude


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarat is situated on the western coast of the country having longest coastline. It lies between latitude 20°06' to 24°42' N and longitude 68°10' to. 74°28' E.

The Rann of Kutch is a marshy region located in northwestern Gujarat and the bordering Sindh province of ________.

  1. Pakistan

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Nepal

  4. Afghanistan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rann of Kutch is located in the Thar Desert bio-geographic area in the Indian state of Gujarat, with some parts in Pakistani province of Sindh. 

What is the length of Gujarat's sea boundary?

  1. 1400 Km.

  2. 1600 Km.

  3. 1800 Km.

  4. 2000 Km.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarat is situated on the western coast of the country having longest coastline. It lies between latitude 20°06' to 24°42' N and longitude 68°10' to. 74°28' E. Gujarat has a coastline measuring more than 1600 km.

Which state has the longest sea boundary?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gujarat is situated on the western coast of the country having longest coastline. It lies between latitude 20°06' to 24°42' N and longitude 68°10' to. 74°28' E. Gujarat has a coastline measuring more than 1600 km.

What is the geographical area of Gujarat?

  1. 156,024 sq. km

  2. 166,024 sq. km

  3. 176,024 sq. km

  4. 196,024 sq. km


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gujarat is situated on the western coast of India having longest coastline. The Geographical area of the state is 196024 square km, which constitutes 5.96 % of the country’s geographical area.

What is the east-west length of Gujarat?

  1. 500 Km.

  2. 540 Km.

  3. 590 Km.

  4. 620 Km.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat is situated on the western coast of India having longest coastline. The Geographical area of the state is 196024 square km, which constitutes 5.96 % of the country’s geographical area. the east-west length of Gujarat is 500 Km.

According to the area Gujarat is the ______ largest state in India.

  1. Fifth

  2. Sixth

  3. Seventh

  4. Eighth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarat is situated on the western coast of India having longest coastline. The Geographical area of the state is 196024 square km, which constitutes 5.96 % of the country’s geographical area. In terms of Gujarat is the Sixth largest state in India.

Gujarat's total area accounts for what percentage of the geographical area of India?

  1. 4%

  2. 5%

  3. 6%

  4. 8%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gujarat is situated on the western coast of India having longest coastline. The Geographical area of the state is 196024 square km, which constitutes 5.96 % of the country’s geographical area.

The physiography of Gujarat state can divided into _____ parts.

  1. Three

  2. Four

  3. Five

  4. Six


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Physiography refers to the various land forms. The physiography of Gujarat state is varied. We can divide it into 5 parts. 

1. Plains 
2. Hilly and Mountainous Areas 
3. Plateaus 
4. Deserts 
5. Coastal Plains

Name the district of Gujarat through which the Tropic of Cancer passes?

  1. Mehsana

  2. Porbandar

  3. Rajkot

  4. Surat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The state of Gujarat lies between 20.06’ North latitude and 24.42’ North latitude. Similarly, it lies between 68.10’ East longitude and 74.28’ East longitude. The Tropic of Cancer line passes through Mehsana district.