Physical Features of India

Physical Features of India

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQ)

1. What are the major physical features of India? Ans:- The major features are the Himalayan Mountains, Northern Pl...

11. What rivers form the Northern Plain? Ans:- The Northern Plain is formed by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra ri...

21. What are bhangar and khadar? Ans:- Bhangar refers to older alluvium, while khadar is newer, fertile soil in flo...

31. Which physical feature of India played a crucial role in Industrialization? Ans:- The Plateau 32. Where are th...

41. What do you mean by Doab? Ans:- Doab means “Two” water. 42. In which river, the largest inhabited riverine isl...

51. How do the plains along the Bay of Bengal differ from the western coast? Ans:- The plains along the Bay of Beng...

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (SAQ)

1. Why is the Northern Plain important for agriculture? Ans:- The Northern Plain is essential for agriculture due t...

2. What are the main characteristics of the Indian Desert? Ans:- The Indian Desert is characterized by sandy plains...

3. What are the main features of the western and eastern coasts of India? Ans:- The western coast has three section...

4. How do rivers contribute to the Coastal Plains? Ans:- Rivers like the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri fl...

5. What do you understand by 'duns'? Where are they situated in our country? Give any two examples of duns. Ans:- T...

6. What is known as Himachal or lesser Himalaya? Mention some of the features of this mountain system. Ans:- The m...

7. How does the Deccan Plateau differ from the Central Highlands? Ans:- The Deccan Plateau lies south of the Narma...

8. Name any three features of Central Highlands? Ans:- ❑ Features of Central Highlands: i. The Vindhyan Range...

9. Name any three features of Coastal Plains. Ans:- ❑ Features of Coastal Plains: i. The Western coast, situate...

10. Name any four features of Lakshadweep Islands. Ans:- ❑ Features of the Lakshadweep Islands: i. The Lakshad...

11. Classify plate movements into three types. Ans:- According to the theory of Plate Tectonics, the Earth's upper...

12. What are the key characteristics of the Central Highlands? Ans:- The Central Highlands are located north of the...

13. Describe how the northern plains of India were formed. Ans:- i. The uplift of the Himalayas from the Tethys Sea...

14. What is the significance of the Purvachal hills in northeastern India? Ans:- The Purvachal hills, located in no...

15. How is the Northern Plain formed? Ans:- The Northern Plain is formed by the deposition of alluvial soil from th...

16. Describe 'Bhabar' and 'Terai'. Ans:- Bhabar is a pebble-strewn area located at the base of the mountains and pl...

17. What are the main features of the Northern Plain? Ans:- The Northern Plain is a vast, fertile region that stre...

18. How are coral reefs formed? Give examples. Ans:- Corals are marine invertebrates that usually live in compact c...

19. What are the main characteristics of the Great Himalayas? Ans:- The Great Himalayas, also known as the Himadri,...

20. What are the Shiwaliks, and what is their significance? Ans:- The Shiwaliks are the outermost range of the Hima...

21. Describe the Formation of the Northern Plains? Ans:- i. The Himalayas rose from the Tethys Sea, and the sinki...

22. Name any three divisions of Himalayas on the basis of regions from West to East and also write one main feature of e...

23. What are the key features of the Lakshadweep Islands? Ans:- The Lakshadweep Islands are a group of small coral...

24. Explain the formation of Himalayas. Ans:- i. India was once part of Gondwanaland millions of years ago. The con...

25. Write a brief note on the Deccan Trap. Ans:- i. The black soil region of the peninsular plateau is called the...

26. Give some prominent features of the Himalayan mountains. Ans:- The Himalayas are geologically young and are fo...

27. Why are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands important? Ans:- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are strategically imp...

28. Why are the Himalayas called young fold mountains? Ans:- The Himalayan mountain range is geologically young an...

29. The relief of India displays a great physical variation. Explain. Ans:- India is a vast country with diverse l...

30. “The land of India displays great physical variations”.Justify the Statement. Ans:- i. The Himalayas, also k...

31. Explain the regional divisions of the Himalayas based on rivers. The Himalayas can be divided into regions based on...

32. What are the features of the Great or Inner Himalayas or the Himadri? Ans:- The northernmost range of the Hima...

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (LAQ)

1. What are the key features and significance of the Northern Plain of India? Ans:- The Northern Plain of India is...

2. Where are the Western and the Eastern Ghats situated? Write a small note on each. Ans:- The Western and Eastern...

3. Describe the Important features of the Peninsular Plateau. Ans:- 1. The Peninsular Plateau of India is locate...

4. Which group of islands is located in the Arabian Sea? Give features of these islands. Ans:- The Lakshadweep Isl...

5. Which part of the Himalayas is known as Purvanchal? Write a short note on the Purvanchal Himalayas. Ans:- T...

6. Describe the longitudinal divisions of the Himalayas. Ans:- The northern most range of the Himalayas is known a...

7. Write a note on the different parts of the Great Himalayan range. Ans:- The Himalayas are among the tallest a...

8. Describe the division of the Himalayas on the basis of regions from west to east. Ans:- The Himalayas are divid...

9. Explain the main features of the Deccan plateau. Ans:- ❑ The Deccan Plateau: i. The Deccan Plateau is a...

10. Name the different major physiographic divisions of India. Write a note on any one of the physiographic divisions o...

11. Mention some of the features of the Shivalik Hills. Ans:- The Shivalik Hills are a mountain range on the outer...

12. Mention any four features of Peninsular Plateau. Ans:- i. It is a tableland made up of igneous and metamorphic...

13. What are the features of Western Ghats? Ans:- i. They are found on the west coast of India. ii. They are narrow...

14. Into which three sections is the northern plain divided? Describe them briefly. Ans:- The northern plain is div...

15. Describe physical variations that the land of India displays. Ans:- i. Our country includes nearly all major ph...

NCERT SOLUTION

1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below. (i) A landmass bounded by the sea on three sides is...

2. Answer the following questions briefly. (i) What is the bhabar? Ans:- Bhabar is a narrow belt along the up...

3. Distinguish between: (i) Bhangar and Khadar Ans:- The difference between Bhangar and Khadar soils are:...

(ii) The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats Ans:- The difference between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Gha...

4. Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the P...

5. Give an account of the Northern Plains of India. Ans:- i. The Northern Plains were formed from the alluvium...

6. Write short notes on the following. (i) The Indian Desert Ans:- a. The Indian desert is located to the wes...

SUMMARY

Introduction India is a country full of amazing landscapes, each telling its own story. Imagine standing in a vast pl...

Major Physiographic Divisions of India India is home to a variety of landscapes, which can be grouped into six main phy...

The Northern Plain of India The Northern Plain of India is a vast and fertile area formed by the confluence of three ma...

The Peninsular Plateau of India The Peninsular Plateau is a vast tableland in India, made up of very old rocks, includi...

The Indian Desert The Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, is located in the western part of India, near the Ar...

The Coastal Plains The Coastal Plains of India are narrow strips of land that border the Arabian Sea to the west and the...

The Islands of India India has two main groups of islands: Lakshadweep Islands and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 1. Lak...