Class 7 SST Part 2 Ch 2 NCERT Solution - India and her neighbours
Q & A — 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Questions and Activities (NCERT Based Questions) Question 1. Explain who a maritime neighbour is in the context of India, using two examples. Answer: Countries that are located across the sea near India and with which India has maritime connections are called maritime neighbours. Examples: Sri Lanka: It is an island country located to the south of India. The Palk Strait lies between India and Sri Lanka. Maldives: It is an island country located in the Indian Ocean. India and the Maldives have trade, security and cultural relations. Question 2. How has India established relations with its neighbours through Buddhism? Explain with examples. Answer: Buddhism has strengthened religious, cultural and historical relations between India and its neighbouring countries. Buddhism spread from India to other countries through Buddhist monks and travellers. For example, Mahendra, the son of ...