Study Chapter Details
The chapter “India – Size and Location” in the UP Board Class 9th Social Science Book (Geography) provides a clear understanding of India’s geographical features, its vast area, and its strategic position on the globe. It explains India’s latitudinal and longitudinal extent, the Tropic of Cancer’s passage through the country, and how India’s location influences its climate, time, and relationships with neighboring countries.
Students learn that India is the seventh-largest country in the world, covering about 3.28 million square kilometers, and lies entirely in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres. The chapter also highlights India’s neighboring nations, including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, along with the island nations of Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Aligned with the UP Board Class 9th syllabus, this chapter helps students develop spatial awareness and understand India’s geographical importance in Asia. Maps, illustrations, and exercises at the end of the chapter further enhance learning and make exam preparation more effective. This lesson forms the foundation for deeper geographical studies in higher classes.
