Maps · Module 9 · GS1 · GS2
Society & polity on the map
Federalism, tribal and social justice questions often turn on where a provision applies. These layers map the Schedules, the Article 371 states, India's newer states and its Union Territories.
India’s external and state boundaries: Survey of India–based data via DataMeet (CC BY-SA 2.5 / ODbL), generalised for teaching. World land: Natural Earth (public domain). Physical features: Natural Earth (public domain). Places are approximate and routes schematic, for teaching.
Tap a state or a place on the map.
Quiz
Tap Start, then tap a state that fits each clue.
Practise in the sketch lab
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Themes that use this map
T19 Integration & reorganisation of states: princely states, linguistic states, new & smaller statesT51 Tribal identity, rights & developmentT63 Regionalism & regional disparityT65 Gender concepts, patriarchy & women's social statusT66 Sex ratio & gender gaps across communities and regionsT87 Centre–State relations: cooperative, competitive & confrontational federalismT89 Special provisions & asymmetric federalism: J&K, Delhi, Art 371AT92 Local self-government: 73rd/74th Amendments, functions, funds & functionariesT161 Left Wing Extremism: development–security linkageT162 North-East insurgency & peace accords