1. India – Size and Location

1. India – Size and Location

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    India – Size And Location

    This section outlines the geographical size and location of India, including boundaries, latitude, and longitude.

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    Location

    The section outlines India's geographical location, size, and its significance in terms of its boundaries and relationships with neighboring countries.

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    Size

    This section explores the geographic size, location, and significant features of India, including its boundaries and neighboring countries.

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    India And The World

    This section explores India's geographical location, size, and significant historical and economic contributions to the world.

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    India’s Neighbours

    India shares borders with multiple countries and has strategic geographic importance in South Asia.

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    Project / Activity

    This section provides insights into India's geographical features, size, location, and its significance in relation to neighboring countries and global trade.

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    Map Skills

    This section discusses India's geographical size, location, and its strategic importance in relation to the world.

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    Exercise

    This section examines India's geographical features, including its position, size, boundaries, and significance in relation to the world.

    • Key Summary

    The chapter provides an overview of India's geographical parameters, including its size, location, and its significance in the world context. It discusses the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the country, its boundaries, and its historical connections with neighboring nations. Further, it highlights India's strategic location and the implications for trade and cultural exchanges.

    Key Takeaways

    • India is located in the Northern hemisphere and has specific coordinates defining its extent.
    • The land mass of India spans approximately 3.28 million square km, making it the seventh largest country in the world.
    • India has a diverse geography that influences its climate, culture, and connections with neighboring countries.

    Key Concepts

    • Tropic of Cancer: A significant parallel of latitude at which the sun is directly overhead during the summer solstice, dividing India into two parts.
    • Standard Meridian: The meridian (82°30'E) chosen as the basis for standard time in India, which coordinates the time across the entire country.
    • Latitude and Longitude: Geographical coordinates that determine the precise location of a point on the Earth's surface.
    • Union Territories: Regions that are under direct governance of the central government of India, differing from states which have their own government.