Q1. Both the countries have ______ type of government.
Both the countries have republic type of government.
Updated on: 2026-03-31 | Author: SSC Solutions Editorial Team
Both the countries have republic type of government.
Brazil is famous for samba dance.
Longitudinal and latitudinal extent of Brazil: Brazil being the 5th largest country in the world. The longitudinal extent of Brazil is an area of 4,319 kilometres from east to west, 34°47'30" E to 73°59'32" W (34 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds E to 73 degrees 59 minutes 32 seconds W longitude), and the latitudinal extent of Brazil extends 4,395 kilometres from north to south, 5°16'N to 33°44'S (5 degrees 16 minutes 20 seconds N to 33 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds S latitude).
Longitudinal and latitudinal extent of India: India being one of the biggest countries in Asia. The longitudinal extent of India has an area of 2933 kilometres from east to west. 68°7' E to 97°25' E (68 degrees 7 minutes E to 97 degrees 25 minutes E longitude) and the Latitudinal extent of India extends 3214 kilometers from North to South 37°6' N to 8°4' N (37 degrees 6 minutes N to 8 degrees 4 minutes N latitude)
The difference in the longitudinal and latitudinal extent of India and Brazil is ≅ 10 degrees, with Brazil being longer.
| Sr. No. | Basis | India | Brazil |
| 1. | Ancient Civilization | One of the oldest civilizations (Indus Valley Civilization). | No ancient civilization like India; inhabited by tribal/indigenous people. |
| 2. | Colonial Rule | Ruled by the British for about 200 years. | Colonized by the Portuguese. |
| 3. | Independence | Gained independence in 1947. | Became independent in 1822. |
| 4. | Cultural Influence | Influenced by Hindu, Muslim, and British cultures. | Influenced mainly by Portuguese culture along with African and Indigenous cultures. |
| 5. | Type of Government after Independence | Became a democratic republic. | Became an independent empire first, later a republic. |
| India | Brazil | |
| 1. | Location based on hemisphere | |
| India is located in the Northern and the Eastern hemisphere. | Some part of Brazil lies in the Northern hemisphere while most of it lies in the Southern hemisphere and the Western hemisphere. | |
| 2. | Location based on continent | |
| India is located in Asian continent. | Brazil is located in north of South American continent. | |
| 3. | Latitudinal extent | |
| Latitudinal extent of India is 8° 4' N to 37° 6' N latitude. | Latitudinal extent of Brazil is 5° 15' N to 33° 45' S latitude. | |
| 4. | Longitudinal extent | |
| Longitudinal extent of India is 68° 7' E to 97° 25' E longitude. | Longitudinal extent of Brazil 34° 45' W to 73° 48' W longitude. | |
| 5. | Boundaries | |
| North - China, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan East - Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bay of Bengal South - Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Indian Ocean West - Pakistan, Arabian Sea |
North - French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, North Atlantic Ocean East - South Atlantic Ocean South - Argentina, Uruguay West - Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay |
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Brazil was ruled by the Portuguese for over three centuries.
In 1822, Brazil became an independent nation.
A populist military government ruled it from 1930 until 1985.
In the second half of the 20th century, it overcame worldwide financial troubles.
It contributes to future expansion of markets and economic growth.
India spent nearly a century and a half under British control.
India had hunger in several regions and three wars.
In 1947, India won its freedom.
India's economy has developed more quickly as a result of numerous economic changes.
| Criteria | India | Brazil |
| Location | Northern and Eastern Hemisphere | Southern and Western Hemisphere |
| Continent | Asian | South American |
| Ocean | Indian Ocean | North and South Atlantic Ocean |
| Latitude line passes | Tropic of Cancer | Equator and tropic of copricorn |
| A | B | C | |
| 1. | India | New Delhi | Capital |
| 2. | Samba | Dance type | Brazil |
| 3. | Cricket | Popular game | India |
| 4. | Position of latitude | Passes from centre of India | Tropic of Cancer |
| Directions | Neighbouring countries | Oceans | |
| 1. | North | French Gayana | North Atlantic |
| 2. | East | Bangladesh | Bay of Bengal |
| 3. | South | Sri Lanka | Indian ocean |
| 4. | West | Pakistan | Arabian sea |
India’s southernmost point is known as Indira point.
Explanation:
Indira Point lies in the southernmost part of India. It is a small village in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The statement is Right.
This statement is wrong.
Correct statement:
Brazil has a North Atlantic and a South Atlantic coastline.
This statement is Right.
This statement is Wrong.
Correct statement-
Pakistan is a neighbouring country to the northwest of India.
The given statement is wrong.
Correct statement:
The longitudinal extent of Brazil is more than that of India.
The above statement is right.
Explanation:
A peninsula is a landform surrounded by water on most sides but connected to the mainland. The southern part of India is indeed a peninsula, as it is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian Sea.
Some part of Brazil lies in the northern hemisphere while most of it lies in the southern hemisphere and the western hemisphere.
Location of India is in northern and eastern hemisphere.
The range of the altitude of Amazon river basin is 0 meter to 200 meters.
The Amazon river basin is located between Guyana Highlands in the north and Brazilian Highlands in the south.
The height of the peak ‘Pico de Neblina’ is 3014 metres.
Caatinga area is found at north-east direction of Brazil.
'Pampas’ grassland is located at south of Brazil.
Wrong.
Correct Statement-
Tropic of Cancer passes from the middle of India.
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Tropic of Capricorn passes from the southern part of Brazil.
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Brazil is called ‘the coffee pot of the world’.
Indira point is the southernmost point of India.
India was under the British rule for almost one-and-a-half century. India got its independence in the year 1947.
Despite facing several problems like three wars, famine situations in various parts and similar issues after independence, India is a major developing country of the world.
India is considered to be a global market too. Because of various economic reforms from time-to-time, India’s economic development has paced up.
The proportion of youth in India’s population is high. As this forms a major part of a working population, India is looked upon as a young country.