Chapter 7 India- Political
Transcript of Chapter 7 India- Political
Chapter – 7 India- Political
GUIDELINES
▪ Slide number 2 to 4 are for reading purpose.
▪ Slide number 5 and 6 have keywords, key definitions and concept maps to
draw in the notebook.
▪ Slide number 7,8,9 have back exercise with answers. (Do the back
exercise Q1 to 4 in the book )
▪ Slide number 10 and 11 have question/answers (Do Q5 in the notebook)
Important links Videos/clip shared-https://youtu.be/cJgSMlV3uYA - (Political features of India)
Fun learning –
(What is a UT)- https://www.oneindia.com/india/explained-what-is-a-union-territory-2929354.html
(DID YOU KNOW – eight eastern states of India) - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/web-
stories/offbeat-the-seven-sister-states-of-india-and-their-brother/photostory/78546933.cms
KEYWORDS
Surrounded
Located
Separate
Central
law
included
Territories
recently
Vast
Diversity
region
KEY DEFINITION
Subcontinent : A large area of land that is
part of a continent
States : Smaller parts of a country
Union territories: State like divisions
which are governed by the central
government.
Diversity: A range of many people or
things those are very different from each
other.
India’s Neighbors Central or Union
Government
States and Union territories Unity in diversity in India
Countries sharing its border
with India are known as India’s
neighboring countries.
Union or central
government
which rule or run
the country.
To run the country
efficiently, its divided into
smaller areas. These
areas are known as
States and Union
Territories.
In India people follow
different culture, religion,
celebrate different
festivals, speak different
languages, are from
different religion, culture,
eat different types of food.
India’s neighbors are :
South - Sri Lanka, Maldives
North west – Pakistan,
Afghanistan
East – Bangladesh and
Myanmar
North - Nepal, Bhutan, China
President,
Prime Minister
and
other ministers
live in the Capital
of the country.
Governor
Chief minister and
Other ministers of the
state live in the capital of
the state.
In spite of so many
differences among the
people of the country we
all are united and call
ourselves Indian
India and its neighboring
countries form the Indian
subcontinent.
There are 28 states and 8
Union territories (U.T’s)
in India
This is Unity in Diversity.
CONCEPT MAP 2
ANSWER KEY (BACK EXERCISE)
a. Prime Minister iv. Central Government
b. Chief Minister i. State Government
c. Rajasthan ii. Largest State
d. Goa v. Smallest State
e. Telangana iii. New State
1. Write true or false.
a. India is in the continent of Africa. False
b. The Himalayas separate India from the rest of Asia. True
c. The Union government rules the whole country. True
d. Mumbai is the capital of India. False
e. The union territories are directly under the control of the central government. True
2. Match the columns.
3. Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks.a. India is flanked by the Arabian Sea on the (ii) westb. The neighbour to the east of India is (ii) Bangladeshc. To the south of India is (i) Sri Lankad. There are (i) 28 states in India.e. (i) Telangana is one of the newly formed states of India.
4. Identify who I am.a. I am an ocean lying to the south of India. Indian Oceanb. I separate India from the continent of Asia. Himalayasc. I am the capital of India. New Delhid. I am the largest union territory. Andaman and Nicobar Islandse. I am the smallest union territory. Lakshadweep
5. Answer the following questions.
a. Where is India located?
Ans. India is located in the southern part of Asia.
b. Name the neighbouring countries of India?
Ans. The neighboring countries of India are:
1. Pakistan 6. Bangladesh
2. Afghanistan 7. Myanmar
3. Nepal 8. Sri Lanka
4. Bhutan 9. Maldives
5. China
c. Why do you think India was divided into states and union territories?
Ans. India was divided into states and union territories because it is difficult for one central government to look after the law and order of such a big country.
d. What is a union territory?
Ans. States like divisions which are governed by the central government are called union territories. For e.g. Chandigarh
e. Why is India said to have unity in diversity?
Ans. India is a land of variety with different languages, customs and religion. However in spite of these differences, there is a deep bonding and unity. Thus, India is a great example of unity in diversity.