Introduction to Chapter 1: India – Size and Location
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Short Notes & Summary
🌏 1. Location of India
• Lies in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Latitudinal extent: 8°4’N to 37°6’N
• Longitudinal extent: 68°7’E to 97°25’E
• The Tropic of Cancer (23°30’N) divides India into nearly two equal parts.Standard Meridian of India: 82°30’E (passes through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh).
📐 2. Size of India
• Total area: 3.28 million square km.
• 7th largest country in the world by area.
• Accounts for 2.4% of the world’s land area.
• Land boundary: 15,200 km; Coastline: 7,516.6 km (including islands).
🌊 3. India’s Neighbours
• Shares borders with:
• Pakistan and Afghanistan (Northwest)
• China, Nepal, Bhutan (North)
• Bangladesh and Myanmar (East)
• Southern neighbours:
• Sri Lanka (separated by Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar)
• Maldives (south of Lakshadweep)
🌐 4. India and the World
• Located centrally between East and West Asia.
• Important position in the Indian Ocean, with long coastline aiding maritime trade.
• The Deccan Peninsula extends into the Indian Ocean, giving strategic advantage.
🕐 5. Time Difference
• Time lag of 2 hours between Arunachal Pradesh (east) and Gujarat (west).
• Standard Time is based on 82°30’E to maintain uniform time across the country.
📚 6. Historical and Cultural Links
• Land routes were used for cultural exchange (e.g. Upanishads, Ramayana, numerals).
• Maritime routes came later.
• Influences from Greek and West Asian cultures visible in art and architecture.
🗾 7. Islands of India
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands – Bay of Bengal (South-East)
• Lakshadweep Islands – Arabian Sea (South-West)
✅ Key Points to Remember
• Indira Point: Southernmost tip (submerged in 2004 tsunami).
• Kanyakumari: Point where three seas meet.
• Silk Route: Ancient trade route connecting India to Central Asia and Europe.
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