Printable worksheet for Class 6 students on Globe Latitudes and Longitudes, featuring multiple-choice questions to test understanding of geography concepts.

Let's solve each question from the worksheet "Chapter 2: Globe Latitudes and Longitudes" step by step and provide explanations.

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Q.1 The globe and the earth are different in _________.

(a) shape
(b) size
(c) continents and oceans
(d) none of these

✔ Correct Answer: (b) size

Explanation:
The Earth is a real, physical planet, while a globe is a scaled-down model of the Earth. Although they have the same shape (approximately spherical), the size is different — the globe is much smaller. Continents and oceans are represented the same way on both, just in reduced scale. So, the main difference is size.

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Q.2 The axis is parallel to the _________.

(a) equator
(b) Prime Meridian
(c) latitudes
(d) all of these

✔ Correct Answer: (d) all of these

Explanation:
Wait! This one needs careful thought.

Actually, this statement is incorrect as written. Let’s analyze:

- The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line passing through the North and South Poles.
- The equator is perpendicular to the axis, not parallel.
- The Prime Meridian is a longitude line (0°), which runs from pole to pole — so it's parallel to the axis.
- Latitudes are circles around the Earth, and only the poles lie on the axis; other latitudes are not parallel to the axis.

So, only the Prime Meridian lies along the axis direction, but even that is not "parallel" — it passes through the axis.

But here's the key: The axis is NOT parallel to any of these. It is perpendicular to the equator and intersects the meridians.

So, none of the options are correct?

Wait — let's reconsider the phrasing: *"The axis is parallel to the..."*

Actually, the axis is not parallel to any of these lines — it's perpendicular to the equator and intersects the meridians.

But perhaps there's a misunderstanding. Maybe the question means: “Which of the following is parallel to the axis?”

Only the Prime Meridian and other meridians run from pole to pole — meaning they are aligned with the axis. But they are not *parallel* to it; they contain it.

In geography, meridians (longitudes) are great circles that pass through the poles — so their direction is along the axis, not parallel.

But if we consider direction, the axis runs north-south, and so do the meridians.

Still, "parallel" is a tricky word.

However, in some contexts, people might say that the axis is parallel to the longitudes because they both run in the same direction.

But strictly speaking, no line is parallel to the axis unless it's another axis-like line.

Wait — actually, the axis is not parallel to any of the listed items.

But option (d) says "all of these", which can't be right.

Let’s look at the answer choices again:

- (a) equator → perpendicular
- (b) Prime Meridian → contains the axis, so not parallel
- (c) latitudes → horizontal, perpendicular to axis
- (d) all of these

None are parallel.

So, this question may have a mistake, or the intended answer is (b) Prime Meridian, assuming "parallel" means "aligned in direction".

But technically, the axis is not parallel to any of them.

However, in many school-level textbooks, it's said that longitudes (meridians) are drawn along the axis, so they are parallel to the axis in direction.

So, if we interpret "parallel" loosely as "running in the same direction", then meridians (including Prime Meridian) are aligned with the axis.

So, (b) Prime Meridian could be the best choice.

But the option says "Prime Meridian", not "meridians".

And the question says "the axis is parallel to the _________"

So, is the axis parallel to the Prime Meridian?

No — the Prime Meridian is a line that goes from pole to pole, so it includes the axis.

They are co-linear, not parallel.

Parallel lines never meet — but the axis and the meridian intersect at the poles.

So, they are not parallel.

Therefore, none of the options are correct.

But since this is a multiple-choice test, and likely expects a standard answer, perhaps the intended answer is:

✔ (b) Prime Meridian — because it runs along the axis.

But that's not accurate.

Alternatively, maybe the question meant: "The axis is perpendicular to the equator."

But it says "parallel".

So, this question has an error.

But if we must choose, the best possible answer is:

✘ None of the above — but since that’s not an option, and (d) says "all of these", which is clearly wrong, and (a) equator is perpendicular, (c) latitudes are horizontal.

So, perhaps the intended answer is (b) Prime Meridian, based on directional alignment.

But I think this is a poorly worded question.

Let’s move on.

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Q.3 The Tropic of Cancer is located at _________.

(a) 23½° N
(b) 66½° N
(c) 23½° S
(d) 23½° S

✔ Correct Answer: (a) 23½° N

Explanation:
The Tropic of Cancer is the northernmost point where the Sun can be directly overhead at noon. It is located at 23.5° North latitude (or 23½° N).
- The Tropic of Capricorn is at 23½° S.
- The Arctic Circle is at 66½° N.

So, (a) is correct.

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Q.4 The heat zone with the coldest climate is the _________.

(a) Torrid Zone
(b) Northern Temperate Zone
(c) The Frigid Zones
(d) either of the Temperate Zones

✔ Correct Answer: (c) The Frigid Zones

Explanation:
Earth is divided into five climatic zones:
1. Torrid Zone – between Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn → hottest
2. Northern & Southern Temperate Zones – moderate climates
3. Frigid Zones – near the poles → coldest

So, the Frigid Zones have the coldest climate.

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Q.5 From the westernmost point to the easternmost point, the local times of India extend over a time difference of _________.

(a) no difference
(b) 30 minutes
(c) 1 hour
(d) over 1 hour

✔ Correct Answer: (d) over 1 hour

Explanation:
India spans from about 68°E (Gujarat) to 97°E (Arunachal Pradesh) — a longitudinal span of about 29 degrees.

Since 1 degree = 4 minutes,
→ 29° × 4 = 116 minutes ≈ 1 hour 56 minutes

So, the actual time difference is over 1 hour.

Even though India follows a single time zone (IST), the local time difference across the country is over 1 hour.

Hence, (d) is correct.

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Q.6 The time difference between Greenwich and India is _________.

(a) no difference
(b) 3 hours
(c) 5 hours 30 minutes
(d) 12 hours 30 minutes

✔ Correct Answer: (c) 5 hours 30 minutes

Explanation:
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at 0° longitude (Prime Meridian).
India Standard Time (IST) is based on 82.5°E.

Time difference per degree = 4 minutes
→ 82.5° × 4 = 330 minutes = 5 hours 30 minutes

So, IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.

Thus, (c) is correct.

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✔ Final Answers:

| Q.No | Correct Option | Explanation |
|------|----------------|-----------|
| Q.1 | (b) size | Globe is smaller than Earth; shape and features are same |
| Q.2 | (b) Prime Meridian | Best choice despite wording issue; axis runs through poles, same as meridians |
| Q.3 | (a) 23½° N | Tropic of Cancer is at 23.5° North |
| Q.4 | (c) The Frigid Zones | Coldest zone due to polar location |
| Q.5 | (d) over 1 hour | India spans ~29° longitude → ~116 min difference |
| Q.6 | (c) 5 hours 30 minutes | IST is 5h30m ahead of GMT |

> ⚠️ Note: Q.2 is poorly worded. Technically, the axis is not parallel to any of the listed lines. But in school context, (b) Prime Meridian is often accepted as the answer due to directional alignment.

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