CBSE Class 7 Social Science
Question 5 of 8
India and Her Neighbours — Question 5
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Question What are the different ways in which India has helped smaller countries in her neighbourhood? Explain with examples.
Different ways in which India has helped smaller countries in her neighbourhood. (i) In Myanmar, India helped to restore the Ananda temple (Bagan) which was damaged by an earthquake and also gifted a 16 feet replica of the Sarnath statue of the Buddha. (ii) In Afghanistan, India supported the development of education healthcare and infrastructure. India is also helping Afghanistan in the construction of the Afghan Parliament building and the Zaranj-Delaram Highway which is a great initiative in this direction by India. (iii) In Maldives, India’s immediate help during, 2004 Tsunami, 2014 water crisis in Male, Maldives and COVID-19 pandemic has helped both the countries build a strong bond, socially, culturally, economically and politically.