On the given political outline map of India, locate and label any five of the following seven geographical features with appropriate symbols: (5x1=5)
30.1 A state with the highest density of population (2011).
30.2 A state leading in the production of tea.
30.3 An iron-ore mining area in southern Chhattisgarh.
30.4 A major area of bauxite mining in Odisha.
30.5 An oil refinery in Uttar Pradesh.
30.6 A major seaport located at the head of Gulf of Kuchchh.
30.7 An international airport in Punjab.
[Note: The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Question No. 30. Attempt any five. (5x1=5)
30.1 Name the state with the highest density of population (2011).
30.2 Which state is leading in tea production?
30.3 Name any one iron-ore mining area in Chhattisgarh.
30.4 Mention one bauxite mining area in Odisha.
30.5 Name the place where oil refinery is located in Uttar Pradesh.
30.6 Name the major sea port located on the head of Gulf of Kuchchh.
30.7 Name the place where an international airport is located in Punjab.]
On the given political outline map of India, locate and label any five of the following seven geographical features with appropriate symbols: (5x1=5)
30.1 A state with the highest density of population (2011).
30.2 A state leading in the production of tea.
30.3 An iron-ore mining area in southern Chhattisgarh.
30.4 A major area of bauxite mining in Odisha.
30.5 An oil refinery in Uttar Pradesh.
30.6 A major seaport located at the head of Gulf of Kuchchh.
30.7 An international airport in Punjab.
[Note: The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Question No. 30. Attempt any five. (5x1=5)
30.1 Name the state with the highest density of population (2011).
30.2 Which state is leading in tea production?
30.3 Name any one iron-ore mining area in Chhattisgarh.
30.4 Mention one bauxite mining area in Odisha.
30.5 Name the place where oil refinery is located in Uttar Pradesh.
30.6 Name the major sea port located on the head of Gulf of Kuchchh.
30.7 Name the place where an international airport is located in Punjab.]
Five of the seven India-map features (30.1-30.7) are to be identified/labelled and named; the correct answers are given below (the visually-impaired version asks the same facts directly).
Feature identifications
- 30.1 State with the highest density of population (2011) — Bihar (1,102 persons per sq km, the highest among Indian states in the 2011 Census).
- 30.2 State leading in tea production — Assam.
- 30.3 Iron-ore mining area in southern Chhattisgarh — Bailadila (Dantewada district, Bastar plateau).
- 30.4 Major area of bauxite mining in Odisha — Panchpatmali (Koraput district).
- 30.5 Oil refinery in Uttar Pradesh — Mathura.
- 30.6 Major seaport at the head of the Gulf of Kuchchh — Kandla (Deendayal Port).
- 30.7 International airport in Punjab — Amritsar (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport).
Candidates need attempt only any FIVE of the seven for full marks (5x1=5).
Marking Scheme
- 11 mark each for any five correctly identified/located/named features (5x1=5).
- 2No penalty for leaving two features unattempted, provided five are correctly done.
- 3Correct, specific place name required (e.g. 'Kandla', not just 'a Gujarat port') for the mark.
Hint
Attempt only any FIVE of the seven; recall the exact place name for each of population, agriculture, minerals, industry and transport features across India.
Quick Oral Answer
The India map asks students to locate Bihar (highest population density), Assam (leading tea state), Bailadila (Chhattisgarh iron-ore), Panchpatmali (Odisha bauxite), Mathura (UP oil refinery), Kandla (Gulf of Kuchchh port), and Amritsar (Punjab international airport).
Analysis & Explanation
This map question draws on the standard NCERT 'List of Map Items' for India: People and Economy, spanning population, agriculture, minerals, industries and transport.
Concept check
- 30.1-30.2 test the population and agriculture chapters; 30.3-30.4 test mineral resources; 30.5 tests manufacturing industries (petroleum refining); 30.6-30.7 test transport (seaports, airways).
Exam trap
- Students often confuse Bihar (highest-density state) with Delhi, which has an even higher density but is a Union Territory, not a state — the question specifically asks for a state.
- Confusing Bailadila (Chhattisgarh iron-ore) with Kudremukh (Karnataka) or Noamundi (Jharkhand) is a common mix-up, since all three are iron-ore belts.
- Kandla is sometimes wrongly placed on the Malabar coast instead of correctly at the head of the Gulf of Kuchchh in Gujarat.
Real-world relevance
- Assam's tea gardens supply the bulk of India's tea exports and domestic consumption, making tea economically vital to the north-east.
- Kandla (Deendayal Port) is one of India's busiest ports for bulk cargo including petroleum and fertilisers.
Common Mistakes
- 1Naming Delhi instead of Bihar for highest population density, forgetting the question asks specifically for a STATE (Delhi is a Union Territory).
- 2Mixing up Bailadila (Chhattisgarh) with other iron-ore belts like Kudremukh (Karnataka) or Noamundi (Jharkhand).
- 3Placing Kandla port on the wrong coast instead of correctly at the head of the Gulf of Kuchchh in Gujarat.
Interesting Facts
As per the 2011 Census, Bihar's population density is 1,102 persons per sq km — the highest among Indian states, though the National Capital Territory of Delhi (a Union Territory) has an even higher density.
The Bailadila range in Chhattisgarh has some of the highest-grade haematite iron-ore deposits in the world, largely exported through Vishakhapatnam port.
Kandla Port was developed after independence, after India lost the port of Karachi to Pakistan in 1947, to serve the trade needs of northern and western India.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Indian state has the highest population density as per the 2011 Census?
Bihar has the highest population density among Indian states as per the 2011 Census, at 1,102 persons per square kilometre.
Where is the major bauxite mining area in Odisha?
Panchpatmali in Koraput district is a major bauxite mining area in Odisha.