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Class 9th ncert geography 1st chapters with Q & A | class 9th geography @edutropism Chapter 1: India – Size and Location This chapter introduces students to the geographical setting of India in terms of its location, size, and importance in the world and Asia. 1. Location of India • India is located in the Northern Hemisphere, mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. • It extends from 8°4'N to 37°6'N latitudes and 68°7'E to 97°25'E longitudes. • The Tropic of Cancer (23°30'N) divides the country into almost two equal parts. • India is bounded by the Himalayas in the north, Arabian Sea in the west, Bay of Bengal in the east, and Indian Ocean in the south. 2. Size of India • India is the 7th largest country in the world in terms of area. • The total area is about 3.28 million square kilometers. • The land boundary is about 15,200 km, and the coastline (mainland + islands) is about 7,516.6 km long. • From west to east, the time difference is about 2 hours, but India follows a single time zone (IST – Indian Standard Time, based on 82°30'E). 3. India and the World • India is centrally located between East and West Asia, making it strategically and economically important. • The Indian Ocean is named after India, signifying its prominent location and influence. • India’s location helps in establishing trade and cultural contacts with countries in Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia. 4. Neighbours of India • India shares its borders with Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. • India also has maritime neighbors: Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Conclusion India's geographical location and vast size make it a key country in South Asia. Its central position in the Indian Ocean enhances its importance for trade, cultural exchange, and political relations with the rest of the world. • Class 6th NCERT Geography • class 6 civics ncert • Articles playlist • Species in News • Ncert Science class 6th • Short tricks • Class 6th history • Constitutional Amendment • Class 7th geography • Class 8th geography class 9 geography chapter 1 geography class 9 chapter 1 india size and location class 9 geography india size and location class 9 geography chapter 1 geography class 9 india size and location class 9 ncert geography class 9 geography chapter 1 question answer ncert,class 9th geography chapter 1 notes bihar board class 9th geography chapter 1 pdf notes ncert geography class 9 ncert class 9 geography sst class 10 geography chapter 1 #ncert #geography #class 9 #9th sst
