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Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science
What India and Other Countries covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science · 2026-27
Topics in India and Other Countries
1
India's Position and Neighboring Countries
- India has 9 neighbors: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Maldives
- India is the largest country in the Indian subcontinent
- India's foreign policy is based on equality and mutual respect
2
India-Pakistan Relations
- Created in 1947 through partition of India
- Three main factors influencing relations: different world views, Kashmir issue, nuclear rivalry
- India favors bilateral solutions (Shimla Agreement 1972), Pakistan seeks international mediation
3
India-China Relations
- Two main issues: border dispute and Tibet status
- Border disputes over Aksai Chin and McMahon Line (Arunachal Pradesh)
- 1962 China attacked India over border issues
4
Relations with Other Neighbors
- Afghanistan: India helps with peace, infrastructure, schools, hospitals due to Taliban instability
- Bangladesh: Formed in 1971 with Indian help; treaties on river waters and border issues; growing trade
- Sri Lanka: India sent peacekeeping force (post-1985) during Tamil-Sinhalese conflict; important for Indian Ocean security
Key Concepts
Complex relationship influenced by three mainOngoing conflict over Aksai Chin areaRegional organization established in 1985Landmark agreement signed by PM ManmohanIndia's policy to strengthen economic
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Key topics in India and Other Countries include India's Position and Neighboring Countries, India-Pakistan Relations, India-China Relations, Relations with Other Neighbors. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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