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Why did the local rulers of princely states acknowledge sovereignty in return for local autonomy?
Why did the local rulers of princely states acknowledge sovereignty in return for local autonomy?
What geographic feature separates Sri Lanka from India?
What geographic feature separates Sri Lanka from India?
How do the Maldives Islands relate geographically to Lakshadweep Islands?
How do the Maldives Islands relate geographically to Lakshadweep Islands?
What kind of links have historically existed between India and its neighbors?
What kind of links have historically existed between India and its neighbors?
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What initiative is Bhuvan associated with regarding map-based learning?
What initiative is Bhuvan associated with regarding map-based learning?
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How does India's geography on the physical map of Asia differ from its neighboring countries?
How does India's geography on the physical map of Asia differ from its neighboring countries?
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What role does the Bhuvan portal play in educating students about natural resources?
What role does the Bhuvan portal play in educating students about natural resources?
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How does Bhuvan support sustainable development through map-based learning?
How does Bhuvan support sustainable development through map-based learning?
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What organization is behind the initiative of Bhuvan for map-based learning?
What organization is behind the initiative of Bhuvan for map-based learning?
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Study Notes
- India's strategic location in the Indian Ocean, with long coastlines connecting West Asia, Africa, Europe (western coast), and Southeast and East Asia (eastern coast)
- Reduction of India's distance from Europe after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 (7,000 km)
- Ancient exchange of ideas, commodities, and cultural influences through land and sea routes
- India's neighboring countries: Pakistan, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh; India's southern neighbors are Sri Lanka and the Maldives; India has 28 states and eight union territories
- Pre-1947 India consisted of provinces ruled directly by British officials and princely states ruled by local hereditary rulers
- Geographical and historical links between India and her neighbors; India stands apart from the rest of Asia
- Educational initiative called School Bhuvan providing map-based learning about India's natural resources, environment, and role in sustainable development.
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Test your knowledge on the trans-Indian Ocean routes and India's strategic position, facilitating connections between Europe, West Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Explore how India's long coastline on the Indian Ocean shapes its eminent position in global trade and diplomacy.
