NCERT Class 7 Book: Pakistan Terror, China Conflict & India's Neighbors

• NCERT's new Class 7 Social Science book includes a chapter on India's neighbours, highlighting Pakistan Army-backed terror attacks and efforts to resolve disputes with China.
• The chapter states that frequent terrorist attacks supported by the Pakistan Army have disrupted normal relations between India and Pakistan.
• The book acknowledges heightened tensions with China due to shared borders and conflicts, but also notes efforts to resolve disputes through trade and dialogue.
• Titled 'India and Her Neighbours,' the 31-page chapter also covers relations with Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and India's historical influence in Southeast Asia.

Why It Matters: It redefines how Indian students learn about their nation's complex geopolitical realities.