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b) Asiac) Pakistand) Kathmanduc) Bay of Bengalb) Nepalc) Seventhc) Maldives
India is called a peninsula because it is surrounded by water on three sides.The Indian subcontinent is located in the continent of Asia.The Himalayas Mountain Range forms the northern boundary of Pakistan.The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.India is separated from Sri Lanka by the narrow Palk Strait.The former name of Myanmar was Burma.The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.The river Indus and its tributaries flow through India and then enter Pakistan.India extends from approximately 8°N to 37°N latitude.The famous Chinese monk Fa-Hien (or Hiuen Tsang) travelled to India and wrote about his experiences.A large part of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta, formed by major rivers, is in Bangladesh.Ruins of ancient Indus Valley settlements like Harappa (or Mohenjo-Daro) are located in Pakistan.
India is the largest country in Asia by area. (False) Correction: India is the third largest country in Asia by area.The Gobi Desert is located in parts of northern and northwestern China. (True)Kabul is the capital of Pakistan. (False) Correction: Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan. Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan.The Sundarbans mangrove forest is partly located in Bangladesh. (True)Sri Lankan tea and spices are famous all over the world. (True)The official language of China is Mandarin. (True)Myanmar was formerly part of India under British rule. (True)China is the most populous country in the world. (True)The Helmand River is the longest river in Afghanistan. (True)SAARC was formed in 1985 with India as one of its member countries. (True)
China – C. BeijingPakistan – D. IslamabadSri Lanka – A. Colombo (Commercial Capital)Myanmar – B. NaypyidawAfghanistan – E. KabulIrrawaddy River – F. Flows mainly through Myanmar
The three main water bodies that surround peninsular India are the Arabian Sea (west), the Bay of Bengal (east), and the Indian Ocean (south).Two countries that share a land boundary with India on its eastern side are Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, or Bhutan. (Any two)The two important rivers that flow through China mentioned in the chapter are the Hwang Ho and Yangtze.Ruby, a precious stone from Myanmar, is used for making jewellery.Afghan rugs are a famous product from Afghanistan popular around the world.The Silk Route was an ancient network of trade routes that historically connected India and China (and other parts of Asia with Europe) for trade.One of the physical divisions of Nepal is the hill region or the Terai.Sri Lanka has a varied terrain ranging from hills to plains.
India is called a peninsula because it is surrounded by water on three sides: the Arabian Sea to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the south. The term "subcontinent" suggests that India is a large, distinct landmass that is part of a larger continent (Asia) but has its own unique geographical and cultural identity, almost like a smaller continent.Bhutan is located in the eastern Himalayas. Its capital is Thimpu. One of its physical regions is the Greater Himalayas (or Lesser Himalayas, or Dooars Plains), and major rivers like the Torsa, Wong, Sankosh, and Manas flow through it.
One neighbouring country located to the north-east of India is China (or Bhutan, or Myanmar depending on exact interpretation of "north-east" on the map).The Indian Ocean is located to the south of India.On the map, Sri Lanka is to the south of India, separated by the Palk Strait.China (or Nepal) is shown directly north of India on the map, sharing a border along the Himalayas.
Mount Everest is located in Nepal.The Ruins of Taxila are in Pakistan.The Buriganga River flows through Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
(Student's drawing should show a recognizable outline of India with correct labeling of:One western neighbour (e.g., Pakistan).One north-eastern neighbour (e.g., China or Bhutan).The Arabian Sea (to the west).The Bay of Bengal (to the east).)
High mountains like the Himalayas might affect people's lives by:Making travel and transportation between countries difficult and slow.Isolating communities or influencing their unique cultures and lifestyles due to limited contact with the outside world.Impacting climate (e.g., acting as a barrier to winds, causing heavy rainfall/snowfall).Providing natural resources but also posing risks like landslides. (Any two logical points)The Himalayas act as a natural defense barrier, protecting India from invasionsThe India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) trilateral highway could help these countries by:Making it easier and faster to trade goods between the countries.Increasing tourism and cultural exchange.Improving diplomatic relations and cooperation. (Any two logical points)
Arabian SeaIndian OceanBay of Bengal
The two Chinese monks mentioned are Hiuen Tsang and Fa-Hien. Their writings (travelogues) are important because they provide valuable historical information about India during the times they visited, including its culture, society, and religious practices.The student is likely from Pakistan. Its capital city is Islamabad.
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Answer Key: Chapter 12. India and Its Neighbours
1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
2. Fill in the Blanks
3. True or False Questions
4. Matching Questions
5. Short Answer Questions
6. Descriptive or Long Answer Questions
7. Map-Based Questions
8. Picture-Based Questions
9. Diagram or Drawing Questions
10. Application-Based Questions
11. Compare and Contrast Questions
Feature
Pakistan
Nepal
Shared Geographical Feature (Mountains)
The Himalayan Mountain Range forms its northern boundary.
Located at the foothills of the Himalayas; contains Mt. Everest.
Difference 1 (e.g. Location from India)
Lies to the west of India.
Lies to the north/north-east of India (bordering its eastern side in some contexts).
Difference 2 (e.g. Key River/Desert/Peak)
The Indus River flows through it; Thar Desert extends into it.
Mount Everest is located here; Rivers like Kosi flow from it.
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12. Sequencing Questions
13. Case Study or Scenario-Based Questions
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