The Republic of India
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Why is India’s economic-geographical position favourable? Write two reasons.
It lies on Indian Ocean routes; it is close to sea routes linking Europe, Asia and Africa.
2
Both India and China have about 1.4 billion. Compare them and write what changed.
The numbers are close; India has higher births and is growing, while China is shrinking.
3
How do the Himalayas affect India’s climate?
They block cold northern winds and hold back monsoon rain.
4
Why is India’s population unevenly spread?
The Ganges valley and coasts are fertile and watered – dense; deserts, high mountains and dry interiors – sparse.
5
Give an example of a crop India can harvest twice a year.
Rice (or wheat and rice one after another).