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Image Based Questions

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Picture Scenario 1

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Questions:

Based on the flag and the description, which of India's neighbouring countries is likely depicted in this scene?

What geographical feature makes maritime trade (trade by sea) important for the country shown?

The scene shows a busy port. What kind of products, might this country be famous for exporting through such ports?

How is this country geographically separated from India?

Answers:

The country likely depicted is Sri Lanka formerly known as Ceylon, due to the presence of the Sri Lankan flag and the description of a South Asian port city.

Sri Lanka is an island nation, meaning it is completely surrounded by water. This geographical feature makes maritime trade essential for its economy, connecting it with other countries for imports and exports.

Sri Lankan tea and spices are famous all over the world. These are likely products that would be exported through such ports.

Sri Lanka is geographically separated from India by a narrow channel of water called the Palk Strait.

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Picture Scenario 2

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Questions:

Which of India's neighbouring countries is most likely represented by this scenic mountain landscape and distinctive architecture?

What major mountain range, mentioned in your chapter, is clearly visible in the background?

The chapter mentions three physical regions of this country. Which region do you think this scene best represents?

Name one major river that flows through this country.

Answers:

The country most likely represented is Bhutan, known for its location in the Himalayas and its unique Dzong architecture.

The majestic snow-capped peaks in the background represent the Himalayan Mountain Range (specifically, the eastern Himalayas where Bhutan is located).

This scene, with high mountains and possibly a monastery at a significant altitude, best represents "The Greater Himalayas" or "The Lesser Himalayas" regions of Bhutan.

Major rivers flowing through Bhutan include Torsa, Wong, Sankosh, and Manas.

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Picture Scenario 3

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Questions:

This image depicts a desert landscape. Which desert, extends into one of India's western neighbouring countries?

Which neighbouring country, known for ancient civilizations, would this landscape be a part of?

What famous ancient settlements, mentioned in the chapter, are located in the region of this neighbouring country that includes such desert areas?

What major river system, shared with India, is crucial for the areas bordering this desert in the mentioned neighbouring country?

Answers:

The desert depicted is likely the Thar Desert, which extends into Pakistan.

This landscape would be part of Pakistan, which is known for the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.

The ruins of Indus Valley settlements such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are located in Pakistan, in regions associated with the Indus River and adjacent desert areas.

The Indus River and its five tributaries are crucial for the areas bordering the Thar Desert in Pakistan.

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Flashcards

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Crossword Puzzles

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India and its neighbors-crossword.pdf

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India and its neighbors-crossword-answers.pdf

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