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In which continent is India located? .............................India is located in the continent of Asia.Name the water bodies that surround it. ....................................The water bodies that surround India are the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Arabian Sea in the west, and the Indian Ocean in the south.Name the countries located to the east of India. ..........................The countries located to the east of India (sharing land borders) are Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
India is called a subcontinent because it is a large, distinct landmass that is part of the larger continent of Asia, but is geographically separated from the rest of the continent by significant natural features like the Himalayas. It also has its own unique cultural and political identity.
The Silk Route was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East (like China and India) with the West (like Europe and the Middle East). It was important for the exchange of goods, especially silk, as well as ideas, cultures, and religions for many centuries.
In which direction of India is this neighbouring country located?Myanmar is located to the east/north-east of India.Which water bodies does India share with it?India and Myanmar both have coastlines on the Bay of Bengal, which is part of the Indian Ocean. So, they share access to the Bay of Bengal. (Note: The map primarily shows land borders, but implies coastal access to the Bay of Bengal which is a shared water body in the broader region).India is a subcontinent.TIndia has three water boundaries.T (Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean)River Padma flows into Myanmar.F (River Padma is a major river in Bangladesh/ Irrawaddy flows into Myanmar.)Mangrove forests are found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta region.TName the strait that separates India and Sri Lanka.The Palk Strait separates India and Sri Lanka.What is the capital of Afghanistan?The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.In which country is Mount Everest located?Mount Everest is located in Nepal.Which rivers form a delta in Bangladesh?The Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers (and their distributaries like Padma, Jamuna, Meghna) form a large delta in Bangladesh.Explain the historical significance of China.China is historically significant as it is the birthplace of one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It had strong trade links with India through the ancient Silk Route, facilitating the exchange of goods and culture. Additionally, famous Chinese monks like Hiuen Tsang and Fa-Hien travelled to India and wrote important travelogues that provide valuable historical information about India.Describe the location and extent of India.India is located in the southern part of Asia and is a large peninsula surrounded by the Bay of Bengal to its east, the Arabian Sea to its west, and the Indian Ocean to its south. It extends from 8°N to 37°N latitude and from 68°E to 98°E longitude. India is the seventh largest country in the world and the third largest in Asia.Write a short note on Bhutan.Bhutan is a landlocked country located in the eastern Himalayas, surrounded by hills. It shares its southern boundaries with the Indian states of West Bengal and Assam, its eastern boundary with Arunachal Pradesh, and its western boundary with Sikkim. Bhutan can be divided into three physical regions: the Greater Himalayas, the Lesser Himalayas, and the Dooars Plains. Major rivers like Torsa, Wong, Sankosh, and Manas flow through Bhutan. Its capital city is Thimpu.Write a short note on Myanmar.Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is one of India's eastern neighbours. Historically, it was part of India under British rule. The Irrawaddy River in Myanmar has a rich, fertile delta region suitable for agriculture. Myanmar is also known for its rubies, which are precious stones. India and Myanmar share a forested geographical border in India's northeastern region. A significant infrastructure project, the India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) trilateral highway, is being built to connect these three countries. The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.Identify this monument.This monument is the Great Wall of China.In which country is it located?It is located in China.On which side of India is this country located?China is located on the north-eastern side of India.
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c. Yangtze
2. Bangladesh
e. Jamuna
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b. Irrawaddy
4. Pakistan
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5. Afghanistan
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