Q1
Which country is a land neighbour of India?
ANepal
BSri Lanka
COnly Pakistan
DNo land neighbours exist
CBSEClass 9 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 6 · Topic 2
India's Boundaries and Neighbours
India shares its land boundaries with several countries and has a long coastline, making it a country of significant strategic importance in
Core concept
India shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, each border shaped by unique historical and geographical factors.
How it works
India's coastline stretches along the Arabian Sea in the west and the Bay of Bengal in the east, with Sri Lanka as a close maritime neighbour.
Why it matters
The Himalayas form a natural boundary in the north, while the Thar Desert and other geographical features mark boundaries in other directions.
Key detail
Understanding India's boundaries helps us appreciate its strategic position, the diversity of neighbouring cultures, and the importance of border management for security and trade.
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• India's land neighbours include Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
• India's coastline borders the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
• Sri Lanka is a close maritime neighbour.
• The Himalayas form a natural northern boundary.
• The Thar Desert marks part of India's western boundary.
• Boundaries reflect historical and geographical factors.
• Understanding boundaries helps in border security.
• Boundaries are also important for trade.