MAK LABS — Std 10 Geography Chapter 2 Location and Extent

1Are the sentences right or wrong? Rewrite the wrong ones.

(a) Brazil is mainly located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Right.
(b) Tropic of Capricorn passes through the middle of India.
Wrong.
Corrected sentence: Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India.
(c) The longitudinal extent of Brazil is less than India.
Wrong.
Corrected sentence: The longitudinal extent of Brazil is greater than that of India.
(d) Equator passes through the northern part of Brazil.
Right.
(e) Brazil has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean.
Wrong.
Corrected sentence: Brazil has a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.
(f) Pakistan is a neighboring country to the south east of India.
Wrong.
Corrected sentence: Pakistan is a neighboring country to the north-west of India.
(g) The southern part of India is called Peninsula.
Right.

2Answer in brief.

(a) What problems did Brazil and India face after independence?

Problems faced by India:

India faced three wars within a few decades of gaining independence.
The country dealt with severe famine situations in various parts.
India also faced major economic and financial issues that required various economic reforms over time.

Problems faced by Brazil:

Brazil was under a populist military government for more than a half-century (from 1930 to 1985).
The country faced and had to overcome severe global financial difficulties in the late 20th century.

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

Hemispheric Location: India is located entirely in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. In contrast, some part of Brazil lies in the Northern hemisphere, while most of it lies in the Southern hemisphere. Brazil is located entirely in the Western hemisphere.
Continental Location: India is situated in the southern part of the Asian continent. Brazil is located in the northern part of the South American continent.

(c) Describe the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India and Brazil.

India: The latitudinal extent of mainland India is from 8°4' N to 37°6' N. Its longitudinal extent is from 68°7' E to 97°25' E.
Brazil: The latitudinal extent of mainland Brazil is from 5°15' N to 33°45' S. Its longitudinal extent is from 34°47' W to 73°48' W.

3Select the correct option.

(a) India's southernmost point is known as:
(iii) Indira Point
(b) These two countries in South America do not share their border with Brazil.
(i) Chile – Ecuador
(c) Both the countries have ________ type of government.
(ii) Republic
(d) Which of the following shapes shows the coastal part of Brazil correctly?
The shape with the coastline on the northern and eastern sides (facing the Atlantic Ocean).
(e) Which of the following shapes shows the coastal part of India correctly?
The shape with the coastline on the south-west, south and south-east sides (the peninsula).
(f) Considering the hemisphere, which shape correctly represents the hemisphere in which India lies?
The shape shaded in the north-east quarter (Northern and Eastern hemispheres).
(g) Considering the hemisphere, which shape correctly represents the hemisphere in which Brazil mainly lies?
The shape shaded mainly in the south-west quarter (Southern and Western hemispheres).

Note: Questions (d) to (g) are based on the shapes given in the textbook. Match the description above with the correct shape.

2. Location and Extent