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India - Size & Location Summary Class 9 Social Science Chapter 1

Introduction

India is one of the oldest civilisations and have a remarkable history. After Independence from British rule, it achieved multi-faceted socio-economic progress. Also made a remarkable progress in the field of agriculture, industry, technology and overall economic development.

India's Location

  • Lies entirely in Northern hemisphere between latitudes 8°4' N and 37°6' N and longitudes 68°7' E and 97°25' E.
  • Divided by Tropic of cancer (23°30' N) in almost two equal parts.
  • In Southeast, Andaman and Nicobar islands lie in Bay of Bengal.
  • In Southwest, Lakshadweep islands lie in Arabian Sea.

Its Size

  • Total Area of India is 3.28 million square km which is 2.4 percent of the total area of the world.
  • It is seventh largest country in the world in terms of landmass.
  • It has land boundary of about 15,200 km and the total length of the coast line of the mainland including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands is 7,516.6 km.
  • In the northwest, north and north east of India, young folds mountains bounds it.
  • South of about 22° north latitude, India narrows and finally extends towards the Indian Ocean. It also divides it into two seas, the Arabian Sea on the west and the Bay of Bengal on its east.
  • The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the mainland is about 30°.
  • India’s east-west extent appears to be smaller than the north-south extent.
  • The time along the Standard Meridian (82°30' E) passing through Mirzapur in UP is taken as the Indian Standard Time for whole country.
  • The time gap between Arunachal Pradesh present in the east and Gujarat present in the west is about 2 hours. The latitudinal extent influences the duration of day and night, as one moves from south to north.

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India and the World

  • India is located in the centre of the World between East and the West Asia.
  • The routes across the Indian ocean which connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia provide a strategic central location to India.
  • The Deccan Peninsula helps India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa and Europe from the western coast and with Southeast and East Asia from the eastern coast.
  • The Ocean which is south of India given name Indian Ocean as no other country has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean as India has.
  • The land routes of India are much older than sea route. Various passes across mountains in the north have provided passages to the ancient travellers as ocean limited such interaction for a long time.
  • The land routes helped India in the exchange of ideas and commodities since ancient times.
  • India have propagated the ideas of the Upanishads and the Ramayana, the stories of Panchtantra, the Indian numerals and the decimal system as well as given spices, muslin and other merchandise to different countries.
  • Also, the influence of Greek sculpture, and the architectural styles of dome and minarets from West Asia can be seen in different parts of India.

Its Neighbours

India is comprised of 28 states and 8 union territories and shares its land boundary with:

  • Northwest: Pakistan and Afghanistan
  • North: China, Nepal, Bhutan
  • East: Myanmar and Bangladesh
  • South: Sri Lanka and Maldives

Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar

Maldives Islands are situated to the south of the Lakshadweep Islands.
A peninsula is a piece of land that is bordered by water on three sides but connected to mainland on one side.

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1. What is the size of India?
Ans. India is the seventh-largest country in the world with a total area of about 3.28 million square kilometers.
2. Where is India located?
Ans. India is located in South Asia and is bordered by several countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
3. Why is India considered a subcontinent?
Ans. India is considered a subcontinent because of its large size and distinct geographical features that set it apart from the rest of Asia. It is separated from the rest of the continent by the Himalayas and is characterized by its unique culture, history, and biodiversity.
4. How does India's location influence its climate?
Ans. India's location influences its climate as it is situated between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator, which gives it a tropical monsoon climate. The presence of the Himalayas in the north also affects the climate by blocking the cold winds from Central Asia.
5. What are the advantages of India's location?
Ans. India's location provides it with several advantages such as access to major sea routes, making it a strategic maritime nation. It also serves as a bridge between the Middle East and Southeast Asia, facilitating trade and cultural exchange. Additionally, its location in the tropics allows for diverse agricultural production.
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