Answer the following questions briefly.
Name the major physical divisions of India.
India shares its land boundaries with seven countries. Name them.
Which two major rivers fall into the Arabian Sea?
Name the delta formed by the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
How many States and Union Territories are there in India? Which states have a common capital?
Why do a large number of people live in the Northern plains?
Why is Lakshadweep known as a coral island?
Tick the correct answers.
The southernmost Himalayas are known as
Sahyadris is also known as
The Palk Strait lies between the countries
The Indian islands in the Arabian Sea are known as
The oldest mountain range in India is the
Fill in the blanks.
(a) India has an area of about ___________.
(b) The Greater Himalayas are also known as________.
(c) The largest state in India in terms of area is__________.
(d) The river Narmada falls into the ___________ Sea.
(e) The latitude that runs almost halfway through India is ___________.
On an outline map of India, mark the following.
(a) Tropic of Cancer
(b) Standard Meridian of India
(c) State in which you live
(d) Andaman Islands and Lakshadweep Islands
(e) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats