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General Knowledge Class 8 - India And-The-World Notes

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India and The World

Welcome to the chapter on India and The World for Class 8. In this chapter, you will learn about India's place in the world, its relations with other countries, important global organizations, and India's achievements on the international stage. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to discuss India's role in world affairs and its connections with other nations.

Introduction

India is one of the largest and most important countries in the world. It shares borders with many countries and is a member of several international organizations. India plays a key role in global politics, trade, science, and culture.

India's Neighbours

  • Pakistan
  • China
  • Nepal
  • Bhutan
  • Bangladesh
  • Myanmar
  • Sri Lanka (across the sea)

India's Relations with Other Countries

  • India has friendly relations with most countries.
  • It trades goods and services with many nations.
  • India helps other countries during disasters and emergencies.
  • India participates in peacekeeping missions.

India in Global Organizations

  • United Nations (UN): India is a founding member.
  • World Health Organization (WHO): India works for global health.
  • World Trade Organization (WTO): India is a member for global trade.
  • BRICS: India is part of this group with Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa.
  • G20: India is a member of this group of major economies.

India's Achievements in the World

  • India is known for its space missions like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan.
  • Indian doctors, engineers, and scientists work all over the world.
  • India is famous for yoga, Bollywood, and its rich culture.
  • India hosts international sports events and wins medals in Olympics and other games.

Fun Activity: Map Work

Find India and its neighbouring countries on a world map. Mark the countries where India has sent space missions or helped during disasters.

Summary

  • India is an important country in the world.
  • It has friendly relations and trades with many nations.
  • India is a member of global organizations and has many achievements.

Practice Questions

  1. Name three countries that share a border with India.
  2. Which global organizations is India a member of?
  3. Mention one achievement of India in space.
  4. What is BRICS?
  5. Name a famous Indian contribution to world culture.

Challenge Yourself

  • List five Indian scientists or leaders who are known worldwide.
  • Write a short note on India's role in the United Nations.

Did You Know?

  • India is the world's largest democracy.
  • The Indian diaspora is one of the largest in the world.

Glossary

  • Diplomacy: Managing relations between countries.
  • Trade: Buying and selling goods and services.
  • Global Organization: A group of countries working together for common goals.
  • Achievement: Something important that has been done successfully.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Pakistan, China, Nepal (any three neighbours).
  2. UN, WHO, WTO, BRICS, G20 (any mentioned above).
  3. Chandrayaan or Mangalyaan space missions.
  4. A group of five countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.
  5. Yoga, Bollywood, Indian cuisine, etc.

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