Physical Features of India (Chapter-2)

Write short notes on the following.

(i) The Indian Desert

(ii) The Central Highlands

(iii) The Island groups of India

Give an account of the Northern Plains of India.

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

Describe how the Himalayas were formed

Distinguish between

(i)Converging and diverging tectonic plates

(ii) Bhangarand Khadar

(iii) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

Project/Activity

Locate the peaks, passes, ranges, plateaus, hills, and duns hidden in the puzzle. Try to find where these features are located. You may start your search horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

Answer the following questions briefly.

(i) What are tectonic plates?

(ii) Which continents of today were part of the Gondwana land?

(iii) What is the bhabar?

(iv) Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.

(v) Which plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhyan ranges?

(vi) Name the island group of India having coral origin.

Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below.

(i) A landmass bound by sea on three sides is referred to as

(ii) Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called as

(iii) The western coastal strip, south of Goa is referred to as

(iv) The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is