Question

On the given political outline map of India (on page 27), locate and label any five of the following seven geographical features with the appropriate symbols :
(30.1) The state leading in tea production
(30.2) The iron-ore mines in coastal Maharashtra
(30.3) An oil refinery located in Bihar
(30.4) The coal mines located in West Bengal
(30.5) A major sea port located in Andhra Pradesh
(30.6) An international airport located in Telangana
(30.7) The state having the lowest population density (2011)

Hint:

• 30.1 $\rightarrow$ Assam (Leading Tea Producing State)
• 30.2 $\rightarrow$ Ratnagiri (Iron-ore Mines, Maharashtra)
• 30.3 $\rightarrow$ Barauni (Oil Refinery, Bihar)
• 30.4 $\rightarrow$ Raniganj (Coal Mining Area, West Bengal)
• 30.5 $\rightarrow$ Visakhapatnam (Major Sea Port, Andhra Pradesh)
• 30.6 $\rightarrow$ Hyderabad (International Airport, Telangana)
• 30.7 $\rightarrow$ Arunachal Pradesh (Lowest Population Density according to Census 2011)
• In CBSE map work, first identify the state, then locate the city, mine, port or refinery accurately using nearby state boundaries and coastlines.

Answer 1

Concept:
• Map-based questions test the ability of students to identify important geographical features correctly on the political outline map of India.
• These features may include leading producing states, mineral belts, oil refineries, sea ports, airports and demographic characteristics.
• Such questions require a sound understanding of India's economic and human geography.
• Correct identification of the state or location and accurate marking on the map are essential for scoring full marks.
• The following geographical features have been correctly identified from the given map.

Step 1: Identify Feature (30.1).
The state marked in the north-eastern part of India is the leading producer of tea. \[ \boxed{(30.1) -- Assam \]

Step 2: Identify Feature (30.2).
The marked location on the western coast of Maharashtra represents an important iron-ore mining area. \[ \boxed{(30.2) -- Ratnagiri \]

Step 3: Identify Feature (30.3).
The marked location in Bihar represents one of India's important oil refineries. \[ \boxed{(30.3) -- Barauni \]

Step 4: Identify Feature (30.4).
The marked location in West Bengal represents one of the oldest coal mining areas of India. \[ \boxed{(30.4) -- Raniganj \]

Step 5: Identify Feature (30.5).
The marked location on the eastern coast of Andhra Pradesh represents a major sea port. \[ \boxed{(30.5) -- Visakhapatnam \]

Step 6: Identify Feature (30.6).
The marked location in Telangana represents an important international airport. \[ \boxed{(30.6) -- Hyderabad \]

Step 7: Identify Feature (30.7).
The shaded state in the north-eastern Himalayan region has the lowest population density according to Census 2011. \[ \boxed{(30.7) -- Arunachal Pradesh \]