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1. what do you mean by the theory of plate tectonics? Ans   Earth scientists have explained the formation of physical features with the help of some theories and one such theory is the ‘Theory of plate tectonics’   according to this theory , the crust of the earth has been formed out of seven major and some minor plates . The movement of these plates resulted in building up of stresses within the plates, leading to folding, faulting and volcanic activities. 2. what are the three types of plate movement on the earth? Ans   (1) coverage boundary: When some plates come towards each other, they form a coverage boundary. It may also be cold folding movements (2) Divergent boundary: when some plates move away from each other they form a divergent boundary. It is also called faulting movements. (3) Transform boundary: In the event of two plates coming together, they may either collide and crumpled or may slide under each other and formed the transform boundary. 3. Name the majo

INDIA SIZE AND LOCATION PDF CHAPTER-1 INDIA SIZE AND LOCATION CLASS-IX SUBJECT-GEOGRAPHY VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE OF QUESTIONS (1 MARKS) 1.In which hemisphere India is located? Ans-India is located in North-Eastern hemisphere . 2.What is latitudinal extent of India? Ans The main land extends between latitudes extends 8°4’ N and 37°6’N. 3.What is the longitudinal extent of India? Ans India lies between the longitudes of 68°7’E and 97°25’ E. 4.Which tropic divides India into almost two equal parts? Ans-The Tropics of Cancer. 5.Name the two Island groups of India. Ans-Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in Bay of Bengal and Lakshdweep Islands in Arabian Sea . 6 What is total area of Indian landmass? Ans-Total landmass of India has an area of 3.28 million squares Kms. 7.Which countrie