Class 7 Social Science - PUNJAB
Geography: India and Her Neighbours
The chapter 'Geography: India and Her Neighbours' for Class 7 PSEB students explores India's physical and political setting in South Asia. Students learn about India's vast geographical expanse, its latitudinal and longitudinal extent, and its physical divisions. The chapter highlights India's strategic location and its friendly relations with its immediate neighbours, including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. Understanding this chapter is crucial for board examinations as it builds foundational map-reading skills, spatial awareness, and knowledge of India's geopolitical boundaries, which frequently appear in both objective and descriptive exam questions.
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Location and Extent
India is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres, extending roughly from 8°4'N to 37°6'N latitudes and 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitudes.
Neighbouring Countries
India shares its land boundaries with Pakistan and Afghanistan to the northwest, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east.
Island Neighbours
India is separated from its southern island neighbours, Sri Lanka by the Palk Strait and Maldives located further south in the Indian Ocean.
Tropical and Sub-tropical Zones
The Tropic of Cancer (23°30'N) passes almost through the middle of the country, dividing India into tropical and subtropical climatic zones.
Political Divisions
Politically, India is divided into 28 states and 8 Union Territories for administrative convenience, with New Delhi as its national capital.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class 7 Social Science exams, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Questions usually include map-pointing (identifying neighbours and states), fill-in-the-blanks, short answer questions about neighbouring countries, and difference-based questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which water body separates India from Sri Lanka?
India is separated from Sri Lanka by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar.
Why is the 82°30'E longitude important for India?
It is taken as the Standard Meridian of India because it passes through the center of the country, helping to maintain a uniform time (IST) across the nation.
How many states and union territories does India have currently?
India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
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