45) India's contacts with the world have continued through the ages due to its strategic position in Asia. The ideas of the Upanishads and the Ramayana, the stories of Panchtantra, the Indian numerals and the decimal system thus could reach many parts of the world. However, the Indian system of values is somewhat different from the values of the Western countries and has remained so despite these ancient contacts. Only during the last few years has our
value system been significantly influenced by ideas from the West. What do you think may be the reasons for this system of values remaining intact for so many centuries, but is rapidly changing now? contacts were very limited. As a result, the Indian system of values was not influenced much. However, now there is quick transmission of ideas due to fast means of communication, so that the Indian system of values is being affected and also quite rapidly. Show
46) Why the latitudinal extent influences the duration of the day and night as one moves from North to South? 47) Why is Indian Ocean named after our country? Give three reasons. 48) Why is India called a subcontinent? Name the countries which form a part of Indian subcontinent? 49) When was the Suez Canal opened? How it has benefitted India? 50) Which longitude has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India? Explain any two reason for its selection. 51) What influence did the land routes to India have on cultural exchanges in ancient times? 52) Explain why the cities of Mumbai and Chennai are able to see the noon Sun exactly
overhead twice a year, but Delhi never sees it exactly overhead. 53) The central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean is considered of great significance. Why? 54) Describe the location and size of India in three points
each. 55) What is the longitudinal extent of India? What is its implication? 56)
India has a long coastline which is advantageous. Explain. 57) How did India's
contact with rest of the world contribute in the exchange of ideas and commodities? Explain. 58) India said to enjoy a strategic position with reference to the International Trade
Route. In your view which features provide India a strategic advantage? 59) What is the
total area of India's land mass? What percentage of total geographical area of the world does it cover? 60) Which states of India neither have a coastline and nor have an International border? 61) What is the total land boundary of India? 62) What is the total length of India's coastline? 63) Which neighbour country lies to the South-East
of the Nicobar Islands? 64) Which union territories (or part of them) are found on the West coast of India? 65) Find out the number
of union territories along the Western and Eastern coasts. 66) Find out area wise which is the smallest and which is the largest state. 67) Name the group of island lying in the Arabian sea. 68) Name the countries which are larger than India. 69) Which island group of India lies to
its South-East? 70) Which island countries are our Southern - neighbours? 71) (a) Two features are shown on the political outline map of India. Identify these features and write their names on the lines marked on the map. (i) A state with a large tribal population (ii) This state became part of India in 1961 (b) On the map, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols. 1. A state in the Eastern region of India bordering three countries, but not bordering China. 2. The Union Territory bordering both Gujarat and Maharashtra. Ans: How was the location of India contributed to exchange of ideas and commodities?The exchange of ideas and commodities between India and the rest of the world since ancient times is due to the fact that passes between the mountains and the sea routes enabled trade and the spread of Indian ideas in the rest of the world.
How have India's land routes with the world contributed in the exchange of ideas and commodities since ancient times?India - Size And Location
The routes have contributed in the exchange of ideas and commodities since ancient times: (i)The ideas of the Upanishads and the Ramayana, the stories of Panchtantra, the Indian numerals and the decimal system thus could reach many parts of the world.
What was the contribution of land routes to India in ancient times explain class 9 geography?Land routes enabled the expansion of scientific knowledge, important breakthroughs in science, technology, and mathematics were communicated to far across lands through ancient routes. <br> 3. The land routes also helped in the understanding of the cultures and traditions of other nations across the world.
How has the location of India contributed?The location of India has helped in the development of trade and commerce. The existence of seas on three sides has encouraged international trade. From ancient times India has had political economic and cultural links with other countries. Today India provides a link between the East and the West world.
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