Skip to main content
Chapter 13 of 20
Chapter Summary

India Location, Extent and its Neighbours

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

Summary of India Location, Extent and its Neighbours for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

43 questions30 flashcards3 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying India Location, Extent and its Neighbours? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for chapter summary and more.

1,000+ Class 5 students started this chapter today

Overview

India is a beautiful and diverse country located in South Asia. It is surrounded by water on three sides and shares land borders with several countries. In this chapter, we learn about where India is located on the globe, how big it is, and which countries are its neighbours. Understanding these fac

Key Concepts

India lies in the Northern Hemisphere

India lies in the Northern Hemisphere. It is located between latitudes 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N, and longitudes 68°7′ E and 97°25′ E. The Tropic of Cancer (

India is the seventh largest country

India is the seventh largest country in the world by area, covering about 3.28 million square kilometres. Its north-south length is about 3,214 km and

India shares its borders with seven

India shares its borders with seven neighbouring countries: Pakistan and Afghanistan in the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan in the north; Bangladesh an

Learning Objectives

  • Locate India on the map of Asia and the world
  • Identify India’s neighbouring countries and locate them on a map
  • Compare India’s size with that of its neighbouring countries

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in India Location, Extent and its Neighbours for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies?
India Location, Extent and its Neighbours covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 5 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in India Location, Extent and its Neighbours — ICSE Class 5 Social Studies?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 43 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

For serious students

Get the full India Location, Extent and its Neighbours chapter — for free.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies.