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India and Her Neighbours

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

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Overview

India has both land-based and maritime neighbours, and its location gives it a major role in trade, culture, security, and regional cooperation. The chapter explains how geography, history, religion, language, and sea routes have linked India with nearby countries for centuries. It also shows how th

Key Concepts

A neighbour is not only

A neighbour is not only a country sharing a land boundary. A wider view also includes countries linked by sea. India’s land neighbours include China,

India’s total land boundary stretches over

India’s total land boundary stretches over 15,100 km, and its coastline is approximately 11,100 km. These long boundaries create many opportunities fo

China is India’s largest neighbour by

China is India’s largest neighbour by area. The border stretches across Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh. Buddhism

Pakistan was formed in 1947

Pakistan was formed in 1947 and was founded on a religious basis, unlike India. India and Pakistan have fought wars in 1948, 1965, 1971, and the Kargi

Bangladesh was born in 1971 as

Bangladesh was born in 1971 as the outcome of a war between India and Pakistan. It was earlier called East Pakistan. Bangla is shared with West Bengal

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of land-based and maritime neighbours
  • Learn how India’s geography shapes its relations with nearby countries
  • Identify India’s important neighbours and their special connections with India
  • Recognise the role of history, culture, religion, trade, and language in building ties
  • Understand the importance of regional cooperation in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region

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