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India and the World

Welcome to the chapter on India and the World for Class 9. In this chapter, you will learn about India's place in the world, its relations with other countries, important international organizations, and India's contributions to global issues. By the end of this chapter, you will have a better understanding of how India interacts with the world.

Introduction

India is one of the largest and most populous countries in the world. It shares borders with many countries and plays an important role in international affairs.

India's Neighbours

  • Pakistan
  • China
  • Nepal
  • Bhutan
  • Bangladesh
  • Myanmar
  • Afghanistan (shares a small border in the north-west)
  • Sri Lanka (separated by the sea)

India's Role in the World

  • India is a member of the United Nations (UN), World Health Organization (WHO), and many other international organizations.
  • India is known for its contributions to peacekeeping missions.
  • India is part of groups like BRICS, G20, and SAARC.
  • India has strong trade, cultural, and scientific relations with many countries.

India's Achievements on the Global Stage

  • India has launched successful space missions like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan.
  • Indian doctors, engineers, and scientists work all over the world.
  • India is known for its rich culture, yoga, and festivals.
  • Indian films and music are popular in many countries.

Important International Organizations

  • United Nations (UN): Works for peace and cooperation among countries.
  • World Health Organization (WHO): Works for global health.
  • BRICS: Group of five major emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa).
  • G20: Group of 20 major economies.
  • SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

India's Global Challenges

  • Climate change and environmental protection
  • Global health issues
  • International trade and economy
  • Peace and security

Practice Questions

  1. Name any three countries that share a border with India.
  2. What is BRICS?
  3. Name one Indian achievement on the global stage.
  4. What does the United Nations do?
  5. Why is India important in world affairs?

Challenge Yourself

  • Find out about an Indian who has made a mark internationally and write a few lines about them.
  • List three ways India helps other countries.

Did You Know?

  • India is the world’s largest democracy.
  • The Indian diaspora is one of the largest in the world.
  • India has sent the most number of peacekeepers to the United Nations.

Glossary

  • Diplomacy: Managing relations between countries.
  • International: Between countries.
  • Peacekeeping: Helping to keep peace in troubled areas of the world.
  • Economy: The system of money, trade, and industry in a country.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Any three: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan.
  2. A group of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.
  3. Chandrayaan mission, Indian doctors abroad, Indian films winning awards, etc.
  4. Works for peace and cooperation among countries.
  5. Because of its size, population, economy, and contributions to world issues.

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