Chapter 2: Location and Extent

Balbharati solutions for Social Science Geography 10th Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board

Intext Questions | Q 1 | Page 13

Find the difference between the post-independence characteristics of India and Brazil.

SOLUTION

Intext Questions | Q 2 | Page 13

The imperial power which ruled Brazil also ruled a part of India. Find out when that part of India achieved independence ?

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 1.1 | Page 13

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

Brazil is mainly located in the Southern Hemisphere.

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 1.2 | Page 13

The sentence is right or wrong? Rewrite the wrong one.

Tropic of Capricorn passes through the middle of India.

right

wrong

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 1.3 | Page 13

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

The longitudinal extent of Brazil is less than India.

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 1.4 | Page 13

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

Equator passes through the northern part of Brazil.

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 1.5 | Page 13

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

Brazil has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean.

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 1.6 | Page 13

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

Pakistan is a neighboring country to the south east of India.

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 1.7 | Page 13

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

The southern part of India is called Peninsula.

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 2.1 | Page 13

Answer in brief:

What problems did Brazil and India face after independence?

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 2.2 | Page 13

Answer in brief:

How are Brazil and India different from each other in terms of location?

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 2.3 | Page 13

Answer in brief:

Describe the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India and Brazil.

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 3.1 | Page 13

Select the correct option

India’s southernmost point is known as :

Lakshadweep

Kaniyakumari

Indira point

Port Blair

SOLUTION

Indira point

It is a village in Nicobar district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. Kanyakumari is the southern tip of Cardamom Hills. Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Lakshadweep is another island of the country in the south-east.

Exercise | Q 3.2 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

These two countries in South America do not share their border with Brazil.

chile-ecuador

argentina-bolivia

columbia-french guiana

surinam-uruguay

SOLUTION

Ecuador shares a border with Colombia and Peru and not with Brazil. Chile shares a border with Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia and not with Brazil.

Exercise | Q 3.3 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

Both the countries have ........... type of government.

Military

Republic

Communist

Presidential

SOLUTION

It is a type of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body. The rulers of these countries are not monarchs. Brazil is a presidential type of government whereas India has a Parliamentary type of government.

Exercise | Q 3.4 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

Which of the following shapes show the coastal part of Brazil correctly?

i

ii

iii

iv

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 3.5 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

Which of the following shapes show the coastal part of India correctly?

i

ii

iii

iv

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 3.6 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

Considering hemisphere, which shape correctly represents the hemisphere in which India lies?

i

ii

iii

iv

SOLUTION

India lies in the Northern and South Hemisphere.

The first figure shows the Eastern region. The second figure shows the Southern region. The third figure shows the Northern region. The fourth figure shows the Western region.

Exercise | Q 3.7 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

Considering the hemisphere, which correctly represents the hemisphere in which Brazil mainly lies?

i

ii

iii

iv

SOLUTION

Brazil lies in the Southern and Western Hemisphere.

The first figure shows the Western region. The second figure shows the Southern region. The third figure shows the Northern region. The fourth figure shows the Eastern region.

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Balbharati Solutions for Social Science Geography 10th Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1: Field Visit
Chapter 2: Location and Extent
Chapter 3: Physiography and Drainage
Chapter 4: Climate
Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Chapter 6: Population
Chapter 7: Human Settlements
Chapter 8: Economy and Occupations
Chapter 9: Tourism, Transport and Communication

Chapter 2: Location and Extent Balbharati solutions for Social Science Geography 10th Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board

Find the difference between the post-independence characteristics of India and Brazil.

The imperial power which ruled Brazil also ruled a part of India. Find out when that part of India achieved independence ?

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

Brazil is mainly located in the Southern Hemisphere.

The sentence is right or wrong? Rewrite the wrong one.

Tropic of Capricorn passes through the middle of India.

right

wrong

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

The longitudinal extent of Brazil is less than India.

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

Equator passes through the northern part of Brazil.

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

Brazil has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean.

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

Pakistan is a neighboring country to the south east of India.

Are the sentences right or wrong. ? Rewrite the wrong ones.

The southern part of India is called Peninsula.

Answer in brief:

What problems did Brazil and India face after independence?

Answer in brief:

How are Brazil and India different from each other in terms of location?

Answer in brief:

Describe the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India and Brazil.

Exercise | Q 3.1 | Page 13

Select the correct option

India’s southernmost point is known as :

Lakshadweep

Kaniyakumari

Indira point

Port Blair

SOLUTION

Indira point

It is a village in Nicobar district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. Kanyakumari is the southern tip of Cardamom Hills. Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Lakshadweep is another island of the country in the south-east.Exercise | Q 3.2 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

These two countries in South America do not share their border with Brazil.

chile-ecuador

argentina-bolivia

columbia-french guiana

surinam-uruguay

SOLUTION

Ecuador shares a border with Colombia and Peru and not with Brazil. Chile shares a border with Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia and not with Brazil.Exercise | Q 3.3 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

Both the countries have ........... type of government.

Military

Republic

Communist

Presidential

SOLUTION

It is a type of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body. The rulers of these countries are not monarchs. Brazil is a presidential type of government whereas India has a Parliamentary type of government.Exercise | Q 3.4 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

Which of the following shapes show the coastal part of Brazil correctly?

i

ii

iii

iv

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 3.5 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

Which of the following shapes show the coastal part of India correctly?

i

ii

iii

iv

SOLUTION

Exercise | Q 3.6 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

Considering hemisphere, which shape correctly represents the hemisphere in which India lies?

i

ii

iii

iv

SOLUTION

India lies in the Northern and South Hemisphere.The first figure shows the Eastern region. The second figure shows the Southern region. The third figure shows the Northern region. The fourth figure shows the Western region.Exercise | Q 3.7 | Page 13

Select the correct option.

Considering the hemisphere, which correctly represents the hemisphere in which Brazil mainly lies?

i

ii

iii

It is a village in Nicobar district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. Kanyakumari is the southern tip of Cardamom Hills. Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Lakshadweep is another island of the country in the south-east.

Exercise | Q 3.2 | Page 13

Ecuador shares a border with Colombia and Peru and not with Brazil. Chile shares a border with Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia and not with Brazil.

Exercise | Q 3.3 | Page 13

It is a type of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body. The rulers of these countries are not monarchs. Brazil is a presidential type of government whereas India has a Parliamentary type of government.

Exercise | Q 3.4 | Page 13

India lies in the Northern and South Hemisphere.

The first figure shows the Eastern region. The second figure shows the Southern region. The third figure shows the Northern region. The fourth figure shows the Western region.

Exercise | Q 3.7 | Page 13