Class 9

Geography- Worksheet 1

Ch.1. India- Size and Location

1. List the land neighbours of India starting from the western side.

2. Complete the table:

Neighbouring Country States sharing boundary

Pakistan
China
Nepal
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Myanmar

3. Observe the map carefully and answer the following questions:

a. Which Indian coast is best for the marine trade with U.K?
b. Which Indian coast is best for the marine trade with China?
c. Which Indian coast is best for the marine trade with Australia?
d. Which Indian coast should be used for marine trade with U.S.A?

4. Identify the following:

a. Strait that separates India and Sri Lanka. _______________________
b. Island group of India south of which Maldives is located. _________________
c. Union Territory with three parts on Eastern coast and one on western coast._____________________
d. Most central state of India. ______________________
e. State with the meaning of name as Abode of Clouds._____________________
f. Most recently created state. ____________________
g. State sharing border with all three- China, Bhutan and Nepal._______________________
h. State sharing border with all three- Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan._________________________