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Chapter 2 Location and Extent

Chapter 2 discusses the geographical location and extent of Brazil and India, highlighting their similarities and differences. It covers the historical context of both countries post-independence, their latitudinal and longitudinal extents, and the challenges they faced. Additionally, it emphasizes the advantages of applying geographical concepts for better understanding and management of regional issues.

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Chapter 2 Location and Extent

Chapter 2 discusses the geographical location and extent of Brazil and India, highlighting their similarities and differences. It covers the historical context of both countries post-independence, their latitudinal and longitudinal extents, and the challenges they faced. Additionally, it emphasizes the advantages of applying geographical concepts for better understanding and management of regional issues.

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CHAPTER 2: LOCATION AND EXTENT

PAGE 13 TEXTUAL ANSWERS:


Q1) ARE THE SENTENCES RIGHT OR WRONG? REWRITE THE WRONG ONES:
A. Brazil is mainly located in the Southern Hemisphere.
This sentence is right.
B. Tropic of Capricorn passes through the middle of India.
This sentence is wrong. Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India.
C. The longitudinal extent of Brazil is less than India.
This sentence is wrong. The longitudinal extent of Brazil is more than India.
D. Equator passes through the northern part of Brazil.
This sentence is right.
E. Brazil has a coastline along the Pacific O9cean.
This sentence is wrong. Brazil has a coastline along the North and South Atlantic Ocean.
F. Pakistan is a neighbouring country to the south east of India.
This sentence is wrong. Pakistan is a neighbouring country to the north west of India.
G. The southern part of India is called a Peninsula.
This sentence is right.

Q2) ANSWER IN BRIEF:


H. WHAT PROBLEMS DID BRAZIL AND INDIA FACE AFTER INDEPENDENCE?
Ans) * India was under the British rule for almost one and a half century.
* India got its independence in the year 1947.
* Despite facing several problems like three wars, famine situations in various parts and
similar issues after independence.
* For more than three centuries, Brazil was under Portuguese rule.
* Brazil gained its independence in 1822.
* From 1930 to 1985, for more than a half century, it was under a populist military
government.
* It has overcome global financial difficulties in
B) HOW ARE BRAZIL AND INDIA DIFFERENT FROM EACH OTHER IN TREMS OF LOCATION?
Ans) * India is located in the northern and eastern hemispheres of the Earth.
* It is located in the southern part of the Asian continent.
* India has The Arabian Sea to its west, The Indian Ocean to its south and the Bay of Bengal
to its east.
*On the other hand, some part of Brazil lies in the northern hemisphere while most of it
lies in the southern hemisphere.
* Also, it lies in the western hemisphere in the northern part of the South American
continent.
* Brazil has the Atlantic Ocean to its northern and eastern coast.

I. DESCRIBE THE LATITUDINAL AND LONGITUDINAL EXTENT OF INDIA AND BRAZIL


Ans) * The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the mainland of India is 8 degrees 4'N to 37
degrees 6' N latitudes and between 68 degrees 7' E to 97 degrees 25' E longitudes.
* Indira Point is the southernmost tip of India.
* It is located at 6 degree 45' N parallel.
* The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of Brazil is 5 degree 15' N to 33 degrees 45' S
latitudes and between 34 degrees 45' W to 73 degrees 48' W longitudes.

Q3) SELECT THE CORRECT OPTION:


J. India's southernmost point is known as Indira Point.
K. These two countries in South America do not share their borders with Brazil. Chile-Ecuador.
L. Both the countries have a Republic type of government.
M. Which of the following shapes shoe the coastal part of Brazil correctly? Ans: fig 1
N. Which of the following shapes show the coastal part of India correctly? Ans: fig 3
O. Considering the hemisphere which shape correctly represents the hemispheres in which India
lies? Ans: fig 3
P. Considering the hemisphere which shape correctly represents the hemisphere in which Brazil
mainly lies? Ans: fig 2

* EXTRA QUESTION AND ANSWERS*

A) ANSWER IN BRIEF:
Q1) What are the point of similarities between India and Brazil?
A1) *India as well as Brazil are surrounded by water bodies.
*Both India as well as Brazil were under the rule of a foreign country for a long period of time.
*Both countries now have a republican form of government.
*Both countries faced various difficulties after independence.
*Today, both countries have economically developed and are considered to be important in the
global market.
Q2) What are the advantages of studying regions by following application of geographical
concepts?
A2) *By applying geographical concepts, the characteristics of a region will be understood.
*We understand how people in the region have adapted to the region.
*Problems arising due to over-exploitation of resources can be understood.
*Degradation of environment and measures to be taken against them can be thought about.
*Looking at the current trends you can understand the process of changes occurring.
*You can predict what will happen in the future.
*It will help you face natural and manmade disasters in a better way.
*Regional imbalances and the reason for it can be understood and possible remedies can be
suggested.

Q3) GIVE REASONS:


1) Brazil is known as a coffee pot of the world.
Q. Brazil ranks first in the world in terms of coffee production.
R. Nearly 40% of the total coffee production in the world is found in Brazil.
S. It is the largest exporter of coffee.

2) India is looked upon as a young country.


T. The proportion of the youth in India's population is high that is 51%.
U. Because this forms a major part of the working population, India is looked upon as a young country

Q4) SHORT NOTES:


1) Historical background of India.
(Page 12- The entire paragraph) India was under........ young country
2) Historical background of Brazil.
(Page 12- the entire paragraph) For more than three centuries......... market in the future.

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