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292 Arrow-Puffin-3_Semester-1 SocialIndia %u2013 Political DivisionsIndia is the seventh largest country in the world in area. It is the most populated country in the world, followed by China.India and its NeighboursIndia shares its boundaries with many countries. Pakistan and Afghanistan are to the west. Nepal, China and Bhutan are to the north. Bangladesh and Myanmar are to the east. Sri Lanka and Maldives are to the south. India and its neighbouring countries form the Indian sub-continent. A sub-continent is a large landmass that is part of a larger continent. The Indian subcontinent is a part of Asia.4India and its Neighbours Understand India%u2019s global and regional location Learn about the neighbouring countries of India Understand India%u2019s political divisions into states and union territories Recognise the roles of central and state governmentsKnow some key facts about IndiaLearning Outcomes%uf097 Which state do you live in?%uf097 What is the name of the city or town you live in?%uf097 Which is the capital of your state?Warm UpThe north %u2013 south extent from Kashmir to Kanyakumari measures about 3,200 km. The east %u2013 west extent from Arunachal Pradesh to Kuchchh measures about 2,900 km.Fact