2 (a) India: Physiographic Units
EXERCISES
Show on the outline map of India:
(i)
Karakoram, Pir Panjal, Shivalik, Satpura, Patkai Bum, Khasi and Garo Mountain Ranges.
(ii)
The Mountain Peaks of Kanchanjunga, Godwin-Austin, Dhulagiri, Guru Shikhar and
Anaimudi.
(iii)
Any five passes and three plateau regions.
Answer the following questions in a
single word to one sentence length:
1.
Name any two physiographic regions of India.
2.
If you visit Guru shikhar, in which mountain range you shall be there.
3.
What is the length and breadth of Northern Plains of India.
4.
In how many categories the Indian archipelagos are divided in?
5.
Which of the following is not a part of plains.
(i)
Bhabar (ii) Bangar
(iii)
Khayal (iv) Kallar
6.
Which among the following is not a Lake
(i)
Saddle (ii)
Sambar
(iii)
Chilka (iv) Vembanand
7.
Which of the following is odd
(i)
Sharda (ii)
Kaveri
(iii)
Gomati (iv)
Yamuna
8.
Which of the following is not a range of Himalayas.
(i)
Rakashposhi (ii) Dafla
(iii)
Zaskar (iv)
Nilgiri
Give short answers for the following questions:
1.
Write a note of on the origin of a Himalayas.
2.
Describe the Khadar Plains how they are different from the Bet areas.
3.
Write a note on the central Himalayas.
4.
What is the difference between eastern and western ghats.
5.
Describe the Indian Archipelagos and write the name of Islands.
6.
Differentiate between Bhabar and Terai.
Answer the following questions in detail:
1.
Explain in detail mountain ranges of peninsular plateau.
2.
Describe the formation of Ganga- Brahmputra plains and write there regional distribution.
3.
Describe the Indian Coastal plains.
4.
Write the note on the following
(a)
The plains and desert areas of Rajasthan.
(b)
Malwa Plateau.
(c)
Greater Himalayas
5.
Differentiate between the advantages of Himalayan Mountains and peninsular plateau.
