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India Location, Extent and its Neighbours — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

What India Location, Extent and its Neighbours covers in ICSE Class 5 Social Studies: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

43 questions30 flashcards4 formulas & key relations3 concepts

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3 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Social Studies · 2026-27

Topics in India Location, Extent and its Neighbours

1

India's Location

  • India is in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • It lies between latitudes 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N and longitudes 68°7′ E and 97°25′ E.
  • The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ N) passes through the middle of India.
2

Size of India

  • India is the 7th largest country in the world by area.
  • Total area is about 3,280,000 square km.
  • This is about 2.4% of the total land area of the world.
3

India's Neighbours

  • India shares borders with 9 neighbouring countries.
  • Neighbours in the west: Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • Neighbours in the east: Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Key Concepts

Central concept: India's Geographical Position and Neighbours

Location of IndiaExtent of IndiaIndia as a PeninsulaNeighbouring CountriesStates and Union Territories

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What are the important topics in India Location, Extent and its Neighbours for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies?
Key topics in India Location, Extent and its Neighbours include India's Location, Size of India, India's Neighbours. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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