Answer: A

Explanation:

India is located in the south-central part of the continent of Asia and borders the Indian Ocean in the form of the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. India has a total of nine neighboring countries, out of which two, Sri Lanka and Maldives, are two island countries located in the Indian Ocean. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

Palk Strait is a strait between the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. This strait connects the Bay of Bengal to the Palk Bay in the north-east and then the Gulf of Mannar to the south-west. This strait is named after Robert Pak. The Gulf of Mannar is a large shallow bay in the Lakshadweep Sea in the Indian Ocean. It is located between the southern tip of India and the western coast of Sri Lanka. A gulf is a body of water formed from the sea, which enters the land. The size of the bay can be any, but it should be wide. It usually forms as a result of continental drift, whereas a strait separates two large landmasses. A strait is a narrow passage of water that connects two larger bodies of water. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Temperatures in northern India begin to rise in March with the apparent advance of the Sun towards the Tropic of Cancer. April, May and June are distinctly summer seasons in northern India. In most parts of India the temperature is found to be between 30° to 32° Celsius. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

The maximum day temperature in the Deccan Plateau in March reaches 38° Celsius, while in April in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh this temperature is found between 38° to 43° Celsius. In May this heat belt shifts further north. Due to which it is not unusual for the temperature to be around 48° Celsius in the north-western parts of the country. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The term drainage describes the river system of an area. The area drained by a river system is called a drainage basin. Small streams coming from different directions come together and form a main river, ultimately draining into a larger reservoir, such as; in a lake or sea or ocean. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The drainage basin of the Ganga River is the largest in India. The second longest river of India is Godavari. The world's largest drainage basin is that of the Amazon River. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Indian subcontinent is characterized by its diverse physical features. It includes various geographical elements such as high mountains in the north, including the Himalayas; Major rivers like Ganga, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari and Kaveri; Forested hills in the north-east and south; And the vast sandy expanse of the desert. The Indian subcontinent is geographically defined by its boundaries, which include the Himalayas in the north, the Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges in the northwest, and the Purvanchal Hills in the northeast. The Indian Ocean lies to the south, further surrounding this geographical unit. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Indian subcontinent includes many countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India. The Himalayas and other mountain ranges have historically served as formidable physical barriers. While some hill passes such as Khyber, Bolan, Shipkila, Nathula and Bomdila provided limited crossing points, overall, the rough terrain presented challenges to movement. This geographical existence has contributed to the development of a distinct regional identity for the Indian subcontinent. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Most peninsular rivers are seasonal, as their flow depends on rainfall. In the dry season, the water of big rivers also reduces and starts flowing into small streams. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

In comparison to the Himalayan rivers, the peninsular rivers are shorter in length and shallow. Yet some of them originate from the central highlands and flow towards the west. Most of the rivers of Peninsular India originate from the Western Ghats and flow towards the Bay of Bengal. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.