2. India and the World
1. What is the location of Indian landmass with respect to the world?
2.Which ideas from India could reach many parts of the world?
3. What commodities were taken from India to different countries of the world?
4. How much distance has been reduced between India and Europe by the construction of the Suez Canal?
5. Name the countries which are larger than India.
Answers
1. The Indian landmass has a central location between the East and the West Asia.
2. The ideas of the Upanishads and Ramayana, the stories of Panchatantra, the Indian numerals and the decimal system could reach the world.
3. The spices, muslin and many other merchandises were taken from India to other parts of the world.
4. 7,000 km distance
5. Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil and Australia.
