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
I am an American astronaut of India origin. I am a former recordholder for maximum spacewalks by a woman and most spacewalk time for a woman. Who am I ?
A. Kalpana Chawla
B. Madhulika Guhathakurta
C. Sunita Williams
D. Rohini Godbole
Question 2
This famous statue greets all visitors to New Yoeurk and was gifted by France to the USA. Name the stat
A. Bamiyan Buddha
B. Colossus of Rhodes
C. Status of Liberty
D. Statue of Gomateshware
Question 3
Which country is called 'The Land of the Rising Sun' ?
A. Korea
B. China
C. Japan
D. Vietnam
Question 4
The Charminar is a famous monument of which Indian city ?
A. Hyderabad
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. New Delhi
Question 5
This famous landmark is built like a ship with many sail. It is situated in a famous harbour whose name it takes. What is it called ?
A. The Empire State Building
B. The Sydney Opera House
C. The Kremlin
D. Windsor Palace