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(GEOGRAPHY)
Q.B- No.:2 Topic: Physical Features Of India (CH 2) Note:
Q1. Short Question Answers

(i) Which continents of today were part of the Gondwana land?
The continents that were part of Gondwana land are Australia, Antarctica and South America.
(ii) Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.
The three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south are the Great Himalayas/Inner
Himalayas/Himadri (Northernmost division), the Lesser Himalayas/Himachal and the Shiwaliks
(Southernmost division).
(iii) Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhya ranges?
Malwa plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhya ranges.
(iv) Name the island group of India having coral origin.
Lakshadweep Islands are composed of small coral islands.
(v) Which is the largest river in the Indian Desert?
Luni is the only large river in the Indian Desert.
(vi) What are Barchans?
Barchans are crescent shaped dunes that cover larger areas in the desert.
(vii) Which is the largest salt water lake in India?
The Chilika Lake is the largest salt water lake in India. It lies in the state of Orissa, to the south
of the Mahanadi delta.
Q.2. Why the Northern Plains are most densely populated areas of the world?
Ans. a. FLAT TERRAIN
The Northern Plain region has got flat topography almost without any undulations making it
easier for the human beings to construct houses, industries, transport and to do agriculture.
b. ADEQUATE CLIMATE
The Northern Plains experience almost every type of climate giving a wide variety of doing
agriculture.
c. FERTILE SOIL
The soil present here is highly fertile because of the sedimentation done by the rivers making it
suitable for agriculture.
d. RIVER SUPPLY
Many rivers and tributaries are present here providing regular supply of water for agriculture,
industries and other domestic works. Therefore, Northern Plains are densely populated regions
of the world.
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Q.3 Write a short note on The Central Highlands.
Ans: The Central Highlands lies to the north of the Narmada river. It covers the major portion of
the Malwa plateau. The rivers in this region flow from southwest to northeast; which indicates
the slope of this region. It is wider in the west and narrower in the east. Bundelkhand and
Baghelkhand mark the eastward extension of this plateau. The plateau further extends
eastwards into the Chhotanagpur plateau.
Q.4 Write a note on The Deccan Plateau.
Ans: The Deccan Plateau is a triangular landmass that lies to the south of the river Narmada.
The Satpura range flanks its broad base in the north while the Mahadev, the Kaimur hills and
the Maikal range form its eastern extensions. The Deccan Plateau is higher in the west and
slopes gently eastwards. An extension of the Plateau is also visible in the northeast– locally
known as the Meghalaya, Karbi-Anglong Plateau and North Cachar Hills. It is separated by a
fault from the Chotanagpur Plateau.
Q5. Distinguish between Western Ghats Eastern Ghats
WESTERN GHATS EASTERN GHATS
1. Western Ghats mark the western 1. Eastern Ghats mark the eastern boundary of
boundary of the peninsular plateau, the peninsular plateau, stretching from Orissa
stretching from Gujarat to Kerala to Kerala.
2. It is a regular stretch of highland. 2. They are dissected and irregular because of
the major rivers flowing through them.
3. Western ghats are comparatively more in 3. Height of eastern ghats is comparatively less
height i.e. from 900-1600m. than western Ghats ranging from 600-900m.
4. Western ghats receive more rainfall due 4. Rainfall received is comparatively less
to orographic rainfall. because the monsoon winds move parallel to
the eastern ghats.
5. Highest peak of western ghats is- Anai 5. Highest peak of eastern ghats is-
Mudi, followed by Doda Betta. Mahendragiri.
Q6. Distinguish between Western Coastal Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains
WESTERN COASTAL PLAINS EASTERN COASTAL PLAINS
1. Western Coastal Plains is a belt of plain 1. Eastern Coastal Plains is a belt of plain region
region lying towards west between lying towards the east between eastern ghats
western ghats and Arabian sea. and Bay of Bengal.
2. This belt of plains is narrow in width. 2. Eastern Coastal Plains are comparatively
wider.
3. Western coastal plains are less fertile 3. Eastern coastal plains are very fertile
because no major river is engaged in because rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari,
sediment deposition. Krishna, Kaveri deposit their sediments during
delta formation.
4. Western plains receive more rainfall. 4. Eastern plains receive comparatively Lesser
rainfall.
5. From North to South, Western Coastal 5. From North to South, Eastern Coastal plains
plains are divided into Konkan Coast, are divided into Northern Circars and
Kannad Coast and Malabar Coast Coromandel Coast.
Q 7. Write a short note on the Island groups of India
Ans: India has two groups of islands:
The Lakshadweep Islands are in the Arabian Sea. These are is composed of small coral islands
covering an area of 32 sq. km. The administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep is at Kavaratti
island. This group of islands is rich in terms of Biodiversity.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are bigger in size and has more number of islands. This
group of islands can be divided into two groups. The Andaman is in the north and the Nicobar is
in the south. It is believed that these islands are an elevated portion of submarine mountains.
These islands too have rich biodiversity.
Q8. How can you say that the diverse physical features of India make the country richer in its
natural resources? OR How the Physiographic Divisions of India are complimentary to each
other? Explain.
Ans. a. The northern mountains are the major source of water and forest wealth.
b. The northern plains provide us with number of agricultural crops.
c. The plateau is the store house of the minerals which is highly important for the
industrialization of the country.
d. The coastal region and island groups provide sites for fishing and port activities.
e. Thus, we can say that the diverse physical features of India make the country richer in its
natural resources and have immense future possibilities of development.
Q9. Write a short note on the Indian Desert.

Ans: The Indian desert lies towards the western margins of the Aravalis Hills. This region gets
scanty rainfall which is less than 150 mm in a year. Hence they climate is arid and vegetation is
scanty. Luni is the only large river but some streams appear during rainy season. Crescent-
shaped dunes (barchans) abound in this area.
Q10. Describe the Northern Plains according to the variations in the relief features.
a. Bhabar: After descending from the mountains, the rivers deposit pebbles in a
narrow belt. The width of this belt is about 8 to 16 km and it lies parallel to the
Shiwaliks. This region is known as bhabar. All the streams disappear in this
region.
b. Terai: The terai region lies towards south of the bhabar belt. In this region, the
streams reappear and make a wet, swampy and marshy region.
c. Bhangar: Bhangar is the largest part of the northern plain and is composed of
the oldest alluvial soil. They lie above the flood plains. They resemble terraces.
The soil of this region is locally known as kankar and is composed of calcareous
deposits.
d. Khadar: The floodplains formed by younger alluvium are called khadar. The
soil in this region is renewed every year and is thus highly fertile.

Q11. Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the Relief of the Himalayan
region with that of the Peninsular Plateau.
Ans: The major physiographic divisions of India are:
(i) The Himalayan Mountains
(ii) The Northern Plains
(iii) The Peninsular Plateau
(iv) The Indian Desert
(v) The Coastal Plains
(vi) The Islands
The Himalayan Region The Peninsular Plateau
The Himalayan region is made up of young fold The Peninsular Plateau of India was part of the
mountains. Thus, it is of recent origin. Gondwana land. Thus, it is the oldest landmass of
the Indian subcontinent.
It was formed due to the collision of the Indo It was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the
Australian and Eurasian plates. Gondwana land.
It mostly consists of lofty mountains and deep It has hills with gentle slope and wide valleys.
valleys.
It is composed of sedimentary rocks. It is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Geologically, it is an unstable zone. It is a stable zone.

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INDIAN SCHOOL AL WADI AL KABIR

Class: IX Department: : SOCIAL SCIENCE Date of submission:

Q.B- No.:2 Topic: Physical Features Of India (CH 2) Note:

Q1. Short Question Answers

1| 05-08-2019/PREPARED BY: Gurjinder Kaur

Q9. Write a short note on the Indian Desert.

3| 05-08-2019/PREPARED BY: Gurjinder Kaur

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