Worksheet – Class 7 Social Science (Geography) Chapter 2: India and Her Neighbours

 Worksheet – Class 7 Social Science (Geography)

Chapter 2: India and Her Neighbours

Section A – Very Short Answer (1 mark each)

• What is meant by neighbourhood?
• Name any two land neighbours of India.
• What is a maritime neighbour?
• Name one sea neighbour of India.
• What is regionalism?
• What is meant by peninsula?
• Name one country connected to India by Buddhism.
• What is an open border policy?
• Name one Indian export to China.
• Name one country connected to India through the Himalayas.

Section B – Fill in the Blanks (1 mark each)

• India shares a land border with __________ and Afghanistan in the northwest.
• India’s coastline is about __________ km long.
• __________ is known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
• The Palk Strait separates India from __________.
• Bangladesh became independent in __________.
• __________ is India’s gateway to Southeast Asia.
• Maldives consists of more than __________ islands.
• __________ monks travelled to India to study Buddhism.
• The Trilateral Highway connects India, Myanmar, and __________.
• __________ Port in Iran is being developed with India’s help.

Section C – True or False

• India is surrounded by land on all sides. (_____)
• Nepal shares an open border with India. (_____)
• Buddhism started in China. (_____)
• India and Bhutan share cultural ties based on Buddhism. (_____)
• Maldives is a landlocked country. (_____)
• India and Bangladesh share rivers. (_____)
• Singapore is called the Lion City. (_____)
• Afghanistan shares a direct border with India today. (_____)

Section D – Match the Following

Column A                                             Column B

1. Bhutan a. Lion City

2. Singapore b. Open border

3. Nepal         c. Thunder Dragon

4. Sri Lanka d. Palk Strait

5. Myanmar e. Gateway to Southeast Asia

Section E – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which country is India’s maritime neighbour?

a) Nepal

b) Bhutan

c) Sri Lanka

d) Afghanistan

2. Which religion connects India with many neighbours?

a) Islam

b) Buddhism

c) Christianity

d) Jainism

3. Bangladesh became independent in:

a) 1947

b) 1965

c) 1971

d) 1950

4. Which country is called the Land of the Thunder Dragon?

a) Nepal

b) Bhutan

c) Myanmar

d) Indonesia

5. India–Nepal border allows:

a).  Only trade

b) No movement

c) Free movement of people

d) Only military access

6. Which country is India’s gateway to Southeast Asia?

a) China

b) Myanmar

c) Iran

d) Oman

7. Which strait separates India and Sri Lanka?

a) Malacca Strait

b) Palk Strait

c) Hormuz Strait

d) Bering Strait

8. Which project connects India to Thailand?

a) Silk Route

b) Golden Road

c) Trilateral Highway

d) Coastal Highway

Section F – Short Answer Questions (2–3 marks)

• Explain the meaning of a maritime neighbour with examples.
• How does Buddhism connect India with its neighbours?
• What is the importance of India’s geographical location?
• How does the India–Nepal open border help people?
• Why is Myanmar important for India?

Section G – Long Answer Questions (4–5 marks)

• Explain India’s relations with any one neighbouring country.
• Describe India’s maritime position and its importance.
• How does India help smaller neighbouring countries? Give examples.
• Explain the cultural connections between India and Southeast Asia.

Section H – Thinking Skills (5 marks)

• “Being neighbours is not just about geography.” Explain with an example.
• If borders were based on culture instead of geography, how would the map change?

Section I – Case Study Questions

Case Study 1 – India and Nepal 

India and Nepal share a close relationship based on geography, culture, and open borders. Nepal lies in the Himalayas and shares a long boundary with India. People can travel freely between the two countries without passports or visas. This helps in trade, jobs, education, and maintaining family ties. Festivals like Dashain and Diwali are celebrated in both countries. India is Nepal’s largest trading partner. This strong connection makes their relationship unique.

Questions:

What type of border do India and Nepal share?

Name one benefit of the open border.

Name one common festival.

Why is India important for Nepal’s economy?

Case Study 2 – India and Maldives 

Maldives is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean and is a maritime neighbour of India. It lies close to India’s Lakshadweep islands. India and Maldives share strong relations in trade, defence, and disaster relief. India has helped Maldives during crises like the tsunami and water shortage. Cultural connections also exist, as Indian influence is seen in food and language. However, Maldives faces challenges like rising sea levels due to climate change.

Questions:

What type of neighbour is Maldives?

How has India helped Maldives?

Name one challenge faced by Maldives.

Mention one cultural connection.

Section J – Map Work (5 marks)

On a map of India, mark:

Pakistan

China

Nepal

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

Maldives

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