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Class 9 India Size and Location

India is the seventh largest country in the world located in South Asia. It stretches from the Himalayas in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south, spanning a wide range of climates and topography. India shares land borders with Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh and is surrounded by water on three sides by the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal. The country has over 1.3 billion people and is one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse places in the world.

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Class 9 India Size and Location

India is the seventh largest country in the world located in South Asia. It stretches from the Himalayas in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south, spanning a wide range of climates and topography. India shares land borders with Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh and is surrounded by water on three sides by the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal. The country has over 1.3 billion people and is one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse places in the world.

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INDIA SIZE AND LOCATION

Standard Meridian Of India


From Gujarat to Arunachal
Pradesh there is a time lag of two
hours. Hence, time along the
Standard Meridian of India
(82°30'E) passing through
Mirzapur (in U.P.) is taken as the
standard time for the whole
country. The latitudinal extent
influences the duration of the day
and night, as one moves from
south to north.
INDIA
India is the seventh-largest country in the world, is known for its
rich heritage and diverse culture. It is the most populous
democracy in the world, and three water bodies surround it: the
Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, as can be
seen from the India Map. The new map of India depicts 29 states,
7 Union Territories that includes the National Capital Territory of
Delhi. The locations of neighbouring countries like Pakistan,
Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar are
depicted on the map. India, in international parlance, is a
popular tourist destination with a wealth of heritage to share
with the world. Besides the famous Taj Mahal, the country has
much more to offer, ranging from its historical sites, festivals, and
people from different cultural practices to the countless scenic
spots across the country. 
India remains one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the
world. Apart from its many religions and sects, India is home to
innumerable castes and tribes, as well as to more than a dozen major
and hundreds of minor linguistic groups from several language
families unrelated to one another. Religious minorities, including
Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains, still account for a
significant proportion of the population; collectively, their numbers
exceed the populations of all countries. Earnest attempts have been
made to instill a spirit of nationhood in so varied a population, but
tensions between neighbouring groups have remained and at times
have resulted in outbreaks of violence. Yet social legislation has done
much to alleviate the disabilities previously suffered by formerly “
untouchable” castes, tribal populations, women, and other
traditionally disadvantaged segments of society. At independence,
India was blessed with several leaders of world stature, most notably 
Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, who were able to galvanize
 the masses at home and bring prestige to India abroad. The country
has played an increasing role in global affairs.
SIZE OF INDIA
India is the seventh-largest country in the
world. It has a total area of 3,287,263 sq. km.
(1,269,219 sq mi). India measures 3,214 km
(1,997 mi) from north to south and 2,933 km
(1,822 mi) from east to west. It has a land
frontier of 15,200 km (9,445 mi) and a
coastline of 7,516.6 km (4,671 mi).
LOCATION OF INDIA
India is a vast country. Lying entirely in the
Northern hemisphere the main land extends
between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N and
longitudes 68°7'E and 97°25'E. The Tropic of
Cancer (23° 30'N) divides the country into
almost two equal parts. To the southeast and
southwest of the mainland, lie the Andaman
and Nicobar islands and the Lakshadweep
islands in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea
respectively.
NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES OF INDIA

India shares its land boundaries with Pakistan and


Afghanistan in the northwest, China (Tibet), Nepal
and Bhutan in the north and Myanmar and
Bangladesh in the east. Our southern neighbours
across the sea consist of the two island countries,
namely Sri Lanka and Maldives. Sri Lanka is
separated from India by a narrow channel of sea
formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar
while Maldives Islands are situated to the south of
the Lakshadweep Islands.
SOME IMPORTANT THINGS ABOUT INDIA
• India is the biggest Democratic Country.
• The capital of India is New Delhi.
• The President of India is Mrs. Droupadi Murmu.
• The Prime Minister of India is Mr. Narendra Modi.
• The Home Minister of India is Mr. Amit Shah.
• The GDP of India is 3.75 Lakh Crores USD.
• India is the biggest country in terms of Population.
• The Population of India is 142.01 Crore.
MEMBERS OF DIL SE INDIAN GROUP
• Vaibhav Sharma
• Manvik Vyas
• Mayank Sonal
• Krishna Malviya
• Mahesh Choudhary
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