Solution of Chapter 2. Physical Feature of India (Contemporary India-I Book)

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A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred as:

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Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called:

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The western coastal strip south of Goa is referred to as:

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The highest peak in Eastern Ghats is:

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What are tectonic plates?

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Which continents of today were parts of the Gondwana land?

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What is the Bhabar?

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Name the three major divisions of the Himalaya from north to south.

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Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhyan ranges?

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Name the island group of India having coral origin.

Distinguish between

Converging and diverging tectonic plates.

Distinguish between

Bhangar and Khadar.

Distinguish between

Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.

Describe how the Himalayas were formed.

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

Give an account of the Northern Plains of India.

Write short notes on the following:

1. The Indian Desert

2. The Central Highlands

3. The Island groups of India.

On an outline map of India show the following:

1. Mountain and hill ranges - The Karakoram, The Zaskar, The Patkai Bum, The Jaintia, The Vindhya range, The Aravali and The Cardamom hills.

2. Peaks - K2, Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat and The Anamudi.

3. Plateaus - Chhotanagpur and Malwa.

4. The Indian Desert, Western Ghats, Lakshadweep Islands.

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