India is a country rich in tradition and culture for which it is honoured around the world. This country believes in the principle of "Unity in Diversity". With a long history and ancient civilisation, India has made progress in many areas such as agriculture, technology, industry, education, and economic development.
In this lesson, students of Class 3 will explore India and the World.
About India
Every year, we celebrate India's independence day on 15 August, the day we gained independence in 1947. India has a large diversity of cultures, traditions, food, and languages. Many rivers flow through the area; the Brahmaputra, Cauvery, Ganga, Godavari, Krishna, Narmada, Sutlej, and Yamuna are among them. Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in India.
India and the World
- India is a country located in southeastern Asia.
- India has 29 States, seven Union Territories, and one sea channel that separates it from Sri Lanka. It shares its land boundary with eight other countries.
- South Asia lies between New Delhi and it, making it the centre of the world.
- India's ocean is the third-largest in the world. It has the Arabian Sea on the west and the Indian Ocean on the south; the Bay of Bengal lies on the east.
India and the World Sample Questions for Class 3
Question 1
Select the INCORRECT match. States Capitals
A. Bihar- Patna
B. Kerala – Thiruvananthapuram
C. Punjab- Chandigarh
D. West Bengal- Bengal
Question 2
‘Ashoka Chakra’ which has ________ spokes, is imprinted on Indian National Flag
A. 20
B. 36
C. 24
D. 12
Question 3
Originally Lord Buddha was called by which name?
A. Rama
B. Krishna
C. Siddhartha Buddha
D. Guru Nanak dev
Question 4
Which is the smallest country in the world?
A. Vatican City
B. San Marino
C. Russia
D. Monaco
Question 5
Which country is called the land of Rising Sun?
A. India
B. Indonesia
C. Japan
D. France