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ICSE Solutions for Class 8 Geography Voyage – India: Location, Extent, Political and Physical Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

ICSE Solutions<\/a>Selina ICSE Solutions<\/a>ML Aggarwal Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n

ICSE Solutions Class 8 Geography<\/a>History & Civics<\/a>Biology<\/a>Chemistry<\/a>Physics<\/a>Maths<\/a><\/p>\n

Exercises<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A. Fill in the blanks<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. There are seven<\/strong> union territories in India.<\/li>\n
  2. The Tropic of Cancer<\/strong> divides India into two halves.<\/li>\n
  3. The Himalayas literally means abode of snow.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. The Lakshadweep Islands have been formed by the growth of corals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    B. Identify who I am<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. A river that divides the Peninsular Plateau of India into the Malwa and the Deccan plateaux : Narmada.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. A vast sandy low-lying plain in north-west Rajasthan : The Thar Desert.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. Barren<\/strong> Island is the only volcanically active island of India.<\/li>\n
    4. The longest river of south India : Godavari.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      C. Distinguish between each of the following pairs<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Question 1.<\/strong><\/span>
      \nThe Eastern and the Western Ghats
      \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
      \nWestern Ghats :<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. They extend from the mouth of river Tapi to Kan niyakumari.<\/li>\n
      2. The average height is 1,200 m but in some parts it rises to 2,440 m.<\/li>\n
      3. They are continuous.<\/li>\n
      4. They are the source of rivers that flow across the Deccan.<\/li>\n
      5. They are steep and rugged, and rise abruptly from the arrow Western Coastal Plains.<\/li>\n
      6. They lie close to the Arabian Sea.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Eastern Ghats :<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. They extend from the Mahanadi Valley up to the Nilgiri Hills.<\/li>\n
        2. The average height is 450 m, rarely exceeding 1,200 m.<\/li>\n
        3. They are not continuous. Many rivers flow through them.<\/li>\n
        4. They have gentle slopes that rise from the Eastern Coastal Plains.<\/li>\n
        5. They lie at some distance from the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Question 2.<\/strong><\/span>
          \nThe Eastern and the Western Coastal Plains
          \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
          \nWestern Coastal Plains :<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. They stretch from Kachchh in the north to Kanniya-kumari in the south.<\/li>\n
          2. They lie between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.<\/li>\n
          3. They are narrower than the Eastern Coastal Plains.<\/li>\n
          4. They do not have deltas, only estuaries and lagoons.<\/li>\n
          5. They have different names in different parts\u2014they are known as the Konkan Coast in Maharashtra, The Kanara Coast in Karnataka and the Malabar Coast The Kerala.<\/li>\n
          6. They lie in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa. Karnataka, and Kerala.<\/li>\n
          7. Their important ports are Kandla, Mumbai, Marmagao, Mangalore, and Kochi.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Eastern Coastal Plains :<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. They stretch from the mouth of the river Ganga in the north to Kanniyakumari in the south.<\/li>\n
            2. They lie between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n
            3. They are wider than the Western Coastal Plains.<\/li>\n
            4. They are composed of the deltas of all the majorrlvers of the Deccan.<\/li>\n
            5. They have different names in different parts\u2014they are known as the Northern Circars in the region north of the river Godavari and the Coromandel Coast in the region south of the river Godavari.<\/li>\n
            6. They lie in the states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n
            7. Their important ports are Vishakhapatnam, Paradwip, Chennai, and Tuticorin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Question 3.<\/strong><\/span>
              \nThe Himalayan and peninsular rivers
              \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
              \nThe Himalayan Rivers :<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. They are also called as North Indian Rivers.<\/li>\n
              2. The three important rivers are the Ganga, the Indus and the Brahmaputra.<\/li>\n
              3. They are longer and slow moving.<\/li>\n
              4. They are snow fed and hence perennial.<\/li>\n
              5. These rivers are navigable.<\/li>\n
              6. These rivers are more suitable for irrigation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                The Peninsular Rivers :<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. They are also called as South Indian Rivers.<\/li>\n
                2. The six important rivers are the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, the Kaveri, the Narmada and the Tapi.<\/li>\n
                3. They are shorter and fast flowing.<\/li>\n
                4. They are rain-fed and not always perennial.<\/li>\n
                5. These rivers are not navigable.<\/li>\n
                6. These rivers are less suitable for irrigation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Question 4.<\/strong><\/span>
                  \nThe east and the west-flowing rivers of south India.
                  \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                  \nThe east-flowing rivers of South India :<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. The main rivers are Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri.<\/li>\n
                  2. These rivers drain into the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n
                  3. These rivers make deltas at their mouth.<\/li>\n
                  4. These rivers have large- amount of water.<\/li>\n
                  5. These rivers originate from the western Ghats and flow eastwards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    The West-flowing rivers of South India :<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. The main rivers are Narmada and Tapi.<\/li>\n
                    2. These rivers drain in the Arabian Sea.<\/li>\n
                    3. These rivers do not make deltas.<\/li>\n
                    4. These rivers have less amount of water.<\/li>\n
                    5. These rivers originate in Central India and flow westwards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      D. Answer the following questions in brief<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      Question 1.<\/strong><\/span>
                      \nDo you think it is right to use the term \u2018subcontinent\u2019 for India and its neighbouring countries ?
                      \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                      \nYes, it is right to use the term \u2018subcontinent\u2019 for India and its neighbouring countries because although they are a part of Asia, they have developed their own distinct physical and cultural identity. This is due to the presence of protective barrier of the Himalayas which isolates these countries from the rest. of Asia.<\/p>\n

                      Question 2.<\/strong><\/span>
                      \nHow many states and union territories does India have ?
                      \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                      \nIndia has 29 states and 7 union territories.<\/p>\n

                      Question 3.<\/strong><\/span>
                      \nWhat do you know about the Purvanchal ranges ?
                      \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                      \nThe hills of the north-east India are collectively called the Purvanchal ranges. They lie along the eastern borders of India. Their average elevation is less than 3,000 m. They consist of several hill ranges such as Patkai Bum, Naga, Mizo, Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills.<\/p>\n

                      Question 4.<\/strong><\/span>
                      \nName the three divisions of the Great Northern Plains and the rivers responsible for their formation.
                      \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                      \nThe three divisions of the Great Northern Plains are :<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. The Ganga Plains in the centre : They are formed by the alluvial deposits of the river Ganga and its tributaries such as Yamuna, Gomti, Ghaghara, Gandak, Chambal, Betwa and the Son. It is in U.P., Bihar and West Bengal.<\/li>\n
                      2. The Punjab Plains in the West : They are formed by the alluvial deposits of the tributaries of the rivers Indus \u2014 The Satluj, the Beas, the Ravi, the Chenab and the Jhelum. It is in Punjab and Haryana.<\/li>\n
                      3. The Brahmaputra Valley in the East: It is formed by the Brahmaputra River. It lies in Assam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        E. Answer the following questions in one or two paragraph:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        Question 1.<\/strong><\/span>
                        \nExplain how India has benefited from its location.
                        \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                        \nThe location of India has helped in the development of trade and commerce. The existence of seas on three sides has encouraged international trade. From ancient times, India has had political, economic and cultural links with other countries. Today, India provides a link between the East and the West world. Its central position between the two world has helped the development of its own industries and trade.<\/p>\n

                        Question 2.<\/strong><\/span>
                        \nExplain how the Himalayas have greatly influenced the life of the people of India.
                        \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                        \nThe Himalayas exert a significant influence on the life of the people of India in several ways.<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • They form a natural boundary between India and China.<\/li>\n
                        • They serve as a climatic barrier by preventing the entry of the cold winds from Central Asia and preventing the rain\u00acbearing monsoon winds from leaving India.<\/li>\n
                        • They are a source of perennial rivers such as the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra and their tributaries.<\/li>\n
                        • Their rugged terrain is ideal for hydroelectric power generation.<\/li>\n
                        • The mountain slopes are forested. These forests provide different types of timber and forest products.<\/li>\n
                        • The Himalayas have beautiful hill Stations Shimla, Darjeeling, Mussorie, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Question 3.<\/strong><\/span>
                          \nExplain why the Great Northern Plains are densely populated.
                          \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                          \nThe Great Northern Plains are densely populated because of the following reasons<\/p>\n

                            \n
                          1. The fertile soil of the plains has helped in the development of agriculture.<\/li>\n
                          2. Its soft soil has made irrigation possible.<\/li>\n
                          3. Their flatness has promoted growth and development of a dense network of road and rail transport.<\/li>\n
                          4. Their rivers and tributaries provide cheap water transport.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Question 4.<\/strong><\/span>
                            \nDescribe the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Lakshadweep Islands.
                            \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                            \nThere are two Island groups of India :<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            1. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands \u2014<\/strong> They lie in the Bay of Bengal. They are about 550 in number and are of volcanic origin. Barren Island is the only volcanically active island. They are separated by a wide channel called the Ten Degree channel.<\/li>\n
                            2. The Lakshadweep Islands \u2014<\/strong> They lie in the Arabian Sea. They have been formed by the growth of corals and are fewer in number than the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Many of them are uninhabited. These islands form the smallest union territory of India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              F. Picture study.
                              \n<\/strong>\"ICSE
                              \nThis is a photograph of the river Ganga.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              Question 1.<\/strong><\/span>
                              \nWhich are the states through which this river flows?
                              \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                              \nThe river Ganga, which is about 2,510 km long, flows through four states of India – Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.<\/p>\n

                              Question 2.<\/strong><\/span>
                              \nName any two left-bank tributaries of the river.
                              \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                              \nIts left bank tributaries rise from the glaciers in the Himalayas. The Ramganga, the Gomti, The Ghaghara, the Gandak and the Kosi are the main left bank tributaries.<\/p>\n

                              G Map work<\/strong>
                              \nMark and label each of the following in an outline map of India<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              1. The Tropic of Cancer<\/li>\n
                              2. The neighbouring countries of India<\/li>\n
                              3. The Palk Strait<\/li>\n
                              4. The Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Answer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                \"ICSE<\/p>\n

                                Extra Questions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                Question 1.<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nDescribe the location of India.
                                \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nIndia lies entirely in the northern and eastern hemispheres. It extends from 8\u00b04’N to 37\u00b06’N latitudes and 68\u00b07’E to 97\u00b025 ‘E longitudes. The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two parts by passing through it. The approximate area is 3.3 million sq km. The Himalayas separate it from the rest of Asia. It has many neighbouring countries with whom it makes a subcontinent. South of the Tropic of Cancer lies peninsular India-triangular mass of land projecting into the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by water on three sides. The Arabian Sea in the west, the Bay of Bengal in the east and the India Ocean in the south. The central position of India between the East and the West world has helped in the development of trade and commerce.
                                \nIndia at a Glance
                                \nLatitudinal extent: 8\u00b04′ N – 37\u00b06’ N
                                \nLongitudinal extent: 68\u00b07’E – 97\u00b025’E
                                \nArea : 32, 87, 263 sq. km
                                \nNorth-south extent: 3,214 km
                                \nEast-west distance : 2,933 km
                                \nLength of land frontier : 15,200 km
                                \nLength of coastline : 7,500 km
                                \nNumber of states : 29
                                \nNumber of union territories : 7
                                \nCapital: New Delhi
                                \nTotal population (According to 2011 Census) : 1.21 billion
                                \nAverage population density : 382 persons per sq km<\/p>\n

                                Question 2.<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nName the countries that form India subcontinent.
                                \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nIndia, Pakistan, Nepal Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka form the Indian subcontinent.<\/p>\n

                                Question 3.<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nWhat is the percentage of urban and rural population in India ?
                                \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nPercentage of urban population in India – 31%
                                \nPercentage of rural population in India – 69%<\/p>\n

                                Question 4.<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nWhat is taken as the standard meridian for India and why?
                                \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nThe 82 \u00d7\/2 \u00b0E longitude passing through Allahabad is taken as the standard meridian for India because it lies in the middle of the long east-west extent of India. For every 1\u00b0 of longitude, there is a difference of 4 minutes. So there is a difference of two hours in the local time of Gujarat in the west and Arunachal Pradesh in the east. To avoid confusion and have a uniform time in the entire country, standard meridian has been formed.<\/p>\n

                                Question 5.<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nName the neighbouring countries of India.
                                \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nPakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, island country of Sri Lanka and the Maldives.<\/p>\n

                                Question 6.<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nWhat separates India from Sri Lanka ?
                                \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nSri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar.<\/p>\n

                                Question 7.<\/strong><\/span>
                                \nName the three water bodies which surround the India Peninsular.
                                \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                1. The Arabian Sea in the west<\/li>\n
                                2. The Bay of Bengal in the east<\/li>\n
                                3. The Indian Ocean in the south.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  Question 8.<\/strong><\/span>
                                  \nOn what basis were the states of India reorganised after independence ? Name the states and union territories of India along with their capitals. (Political divisions).
                                  \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                  \nThe states were re-organised on the basis of language after independence. There are 29 states and 7 union territories of India at present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
                                  State<\/strong><\/td>\nCapital<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n

                                  2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Arunachal Pradesh<\/p>\n

                                  3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assam<\/p>\n

                                  4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bihar<\/p>\n

                                  5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chhattisgarh<\/p>\n

                                  6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Goa<\/p>\n

                                  7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gujarat<\/p>\n

                                  8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Haryana<\/p>\n

                                  9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Himachal Pradesh<\/p>\n

                                  10.\u00a0\u00a0 Jammu and Kashmir<\/p>\n

                                  11.\u00a0\u00a0 Jharkhand<\/p>\n

                                  12.\u00a0\u00a0 Karnataka<\/p>\n

                                  13.\u00a0\u00a0 Kerala<\/p>\n

                                  14.\u00a0\u00a0 Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n

                                  15.\u00a0\u00a0 Maharashtra<\/p>\n

                                  16.\u00a0\u00a0 Manipur<\/p>\n

                                  17.\u00a0\u00a0 Meghalaya<\/p>\n

                                  18.\u00a0\u00a0 Mizoram<\/p>\n

                                  19.\u00a0\u00a0 Nagaland<\/p>\n

                                  20.\u00a0\u00a0 Odisha<\/p>\n

                                  21.\u00a0\u00a0 Punjab<\/p>\n

                                  22.\u00a0\u00a0 Rajasthan<\/p>\n

                                  23.\u00a0\u00a0 Sikkim<\/p>\n

                                  24.\u00a0\u00a0 Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n

                                  25.\u00a0\u00a0 Tripura<\/p>\n

                                  26.\u00a0\u00a0 Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n

                                  27.\u00a0\u00a0 Uttarakhand<\/p>\n

                                  28.\u00a0\u00a0 West Bengal<\/p>\n

                                  29.\u00a0\u00a0 Telangana<\/td>\n

                                  		1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hyderabad<\/p>\n

                                  2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Itanagar<\/p>\n

                                  3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dispur<\/p>\n

                                  4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Patna<\/p>\n

                                  5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Raipur<\/p>\n

                                  6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Panaji<\/p>\n

                                  7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gandhinagar<\/p>\n

                                  8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chandigarh<\/p>\n

                                  9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shimla<\/p>\n

                                  10.\u00a0\u00a0 Srinagar<\/p>\n

                                  11.\u00a0\u00a0 Ranchi<\/p>\n

                                  12.\u00a0\u00a0 Bengaluru<\/p>\n

                                  13.\u00a0\u00a0 Thiruvananthapuram<\/p>\n

                                  14.\u00a0\u00a0 Bhopal<\/p>\n

                                  15.\u00a0\u00a0 Mumbai<\/p>\n

                                  16.\u00a0\u00a0 Imphal<\/p>\n

                                  17.\u00a0\u00a0 Shillong<\/p>\n

                                  18.\u00a0\u00a0 Aizawl<\/p>\n

                                  19.\u00a0\u00a0 Kohima<\/p>\n

                                  20.\u00a0\u00a0 Bhubaneshwar<\/p>\n

                                  21.\u00a0\u00a0 Chandigarh<\/p>\n

                                  22.\u00a0\u00a0 Jaipur<\/p>\n

                                  23.\u00a0\u00a0 Gangtok<\/p>\n

                                  24.\u00a0\u00a0 Chennai<\/p>\n

                                  25.\u00a0\u00a0 Agartala<\/p>\n

                                  26.\u00a0\u00a0 Lucknow<\/p>\n

                                  27.\u00a0\u00a0 Dehra Dun<\/p>\n

                                  28.\u00a0\u00a0 Kolkata<\/p>\n

                                  29.\u00a0\u00a0 Hyderabad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                                  Union Territories –\u00a0Capital\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
                                  \n1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands –\u00a0Port Blair
                                  \n2. Chandigarh –\u00a0Chandigarh
                                  \n3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli –\u00a0Silvassa
                                  \n4. Daman and Diu –\u00a0Daman
                                  \n5. Lakshadweep –\u00a0Kavaratti
                                  \n6. Delhi –\u00a0Delhi
                                  \n7. Puducherry –\u00a0Puducherry
                                  \n8. India –\u00a0New Delhi<\/p>\n

                                  Question 9.<\/strong><\/span>
                                  \nName the point in the Himalayas where the boundaries of five countries meet. Name the countries.
                                  \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                  \nIndira Col in the Himalayas is the point where the boundaries of five countries meet. The countries are :
                                  \nIndia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and Tajikistan.<\/p>\n

                                  Question 10.<\/strong><\/span>
                                  \nName the six main physical divisions of India.
                                  \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  1. The Northern Mountains<\/li>\n
                                  2. The Great Northern Plains<\/li>\n
                                  3. The Peninsular Plateau<\/li>\n
                                  4. The Coastal Plains<\/li>\n
                                  5. The Thar Desert<\/li>\n
                                  6. The Islands<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    Question 11.<\/strong><\/span>
                                    \nWhat do the Northern Mountains consist of ?
                                    \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                    \nThe Northern Mountains consist of the Himalayas and the hills of north-east India and together they form the northern and north-eastern boundaries of the country.<\/p>\n

                                    Question 12.<\/strong><\/span>
                                    \nThe Himalayas are rising even now. Comment.
                                    \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                    \nThe Himalayas are relatively young mountains formed from the sediment deposited in the ancient Tethys Sea. The Tethys Sea lay between ancient land masses of Laurasia in the north and Gondawanaland in the south about 185 million years ago. The two land masses moved closer due to movements inside the earth and then collide with each other. This caused the seabed of the Tethys Sea to fold upwards, forming the mountains. The Himalayas are rising even now.<\/p>\n

                                    Question 13.<\/strong><\/span>
                                    \nName the three main ranges of the Himalayas. Compare them.
                                    \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                    \nThe Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges of mountains<\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    1. The Greater Himalayas (Himadri)<\/li>\n
                                    2. The Lesser Himalayas (Himachal)<\/li>\n
                                    3. The Outer Himalayas (Shiwalik)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      \"ICSE<\/p>\n

                                      Question 14.<\/strong><\/span>
                                      \nName few passes or gaps in the Himalayas that serve as important passages through the northern mountain wall.
                                      \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                      \nShipki La, Thaga La, Nathu La and Jelep La.<\/p>\n

                                      Question 15.<\/strong><\/span>
                                      \nWhat is the location and extend of the Great Northern Plains ? Which rivers have formed it ?
                                      \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                      \nThe Great Northern Plains lie between the Northern Mountains in the north and the Peninsular Plateau of India in the south. They extend from Punjab in the west to the Brahmaputra. Valley in the east for about 2,400 km. These plains are formed by three major rivers \u2014 the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra, and their tributaries.<\/p>\n

                                      Question 16.<\/strong><\/span>
                                      \nWhere do the Ganga and the Brahmaputra join and where do they drain ?
                                      \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                      \nThe Ganga and the Brahmaputra join in Bangladesh where they flow as one river \u2014 the Padma \u2014 which drains into the Bay of Bengal. Together these rivers have built the largest delta in the world the Sundarbans.<\/p>\n

                                      Question 17.<\/strong><\/span>
                                      \nWrite a short note on the Peninsular Plateau.
                                      \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                      \nThe Peninsular Plateau is an ancient land mass made up of hard crystalline rocks of igneous and metamorphic origin. The plateau is triangular in shape, broad in the north and tapering towards Kanniyakumari in the south. The plateau extends from the Aravalli Range in the west up to the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the east. The Peninsular Plateau is divided by the river Narmada into two parts \u2014<\/p>\n

                                      (a) The Malwa Plateau :<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      1. Bounded by the Vindhya Range in the south, the Aravalli Range in the west and the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the east.<\/li>\n
                                      2. Drained by the rivers Chambal, Sind, Betwa, Ken, Son, and Damodar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        (b) The Deccan Plateau :<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        1. Bounded by the Satpura Range in the north, the hills of the Western Ghats in the west and the hills of the Eastern Ghats in the east.<\/li>\n
                                        2. Drained by the rivers Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                          Question 18.<\/strong><\/span>
                                          \nHow have the rocks of the Deccan Plateau formed ?
                                          \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                          \nThe rocks that make up the Deccan Plateau have solidified from the outpourings of lava from large fissures in the earth. These spread out in sheets to form one of the most extensive and thickest accumulations of lava flows in the world.<\/p>\n

                                          Question 19.<\/strong><\/span>
                                          \nWrite a short note on Thar desert.
                                          \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                          \nThe Thar Desert is a vast low-lying plain with sandy ridges and shifting sand dunes. It lies mainly between the Aravallis in the east and the Sind Desert of Pakistan in the west. This desert lies primarily in north-western Rajasthan. The region receives very less rainfall, less than 25 cm annually and hence lacks water resources. River Luni is the only river that carries little water. The India Gandhi Canal has changed the desert into fertile land to some extent. Crops such as wheat, barley, grapes and melons grow here now.<\/p>\n

                                          Question 20.<\/strong><\/span>
                                          \nName the two categories of rivers of India.
                                          \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                          \nOn the basis of the area of origin, the rivers of India are divided into the categories :<\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          1. the north Indian rivers or the Himalayan rivers \u2014 which originate from glaciers in mountains.<\/li>\n
                                          2. the south Indian rivers or peninsular rivers \u2014 which are fed by rains.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                            Question 21.<\/strong><\/span>
                                            \nName the five tributaries of river Indus.
                                            \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                            \nThe Satluj, the Beas, the Ravi, the Chenab and the Jhelum are the five main tributaries of the Indus (Panchnadi).<\/p>\n

                                            Question 22.<\/strong><\/span>
                                            \nName the states from where the river Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra flow in India.
                                            \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                            \nThe river Indus flows through the state of Jammu and Kashmir (from Tibet) and enters Pakistan.
                                            \nThe river Ganga flows through 4 states \u2014 Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.
                                            \nThe river Brahmaputra flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.<\/p>\n

                                            Question 23.<\/strong><\/span>
                                            \nWhich river is called the \u2018Ganga of the South\u2019 ?
                                            \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                            \nThe Godavari river.<\/p>\n

                                            Question 24.<\/strong><\/span>
                                            \nDefine the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            1. Alluvial plain<\/li>\n
                                            2. A Pass<\/li>\n
                                            3. Tributary<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              Answer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              1. Alluvial plain \u2014 It is a plain formed by the sedimentary deposits of a river.<\/li>\n
                                              2. Pass \u2014 It is a gap through a mountain range that provides a route for travelling through it.<\/li>\n
                                              3. Tributary \u2014 It is a small river that flows into a larger river, thereby contributing water to it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                Question 25.<\/strong><\/span>
                                                \nHow are rivers important to humans ?
                                                \nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
                                                \nRivers are very important to humans as :<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                  \n
                                                1. They are a source of water for domestic, agricultural and industrial purposes and of food and livelihoods.<\/li>\n
                                                2. They are also a source of transportation.<\/li>\n
                                                3. The are often used for recreational and religious activities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                  26. Fill in the blanks<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                    \n
                                                  1. India is a part of the continent of Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                                  2. India is seventh<\/strong> largest country and has second<\/strong> largest population in the world.<\/li>\n
                                                  3. India lies entirely in the northern<\/strong> and eastern<\/strong> hemispheres.<\/li>\n
                                                  4. The 82 1\/2\u00b0 E<\/strong> longitude is the Standard Meridian for India.<\/li>\n
                                                  5. The Himalayas<\/strong> separate India from the rest of the Asia.<\/li>\n
                                                  6. Indira Col<\/strong> is the point in the Himalayas where the boundaries of five countries meet.<\/li>\n
                                                  7. Delhi<\/strong> is referred to as the National Capital Territory of India.<\/li>\n
                                                  8. The Himalayas<\/strong> are the source of perennial rivers such as the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra rivers.<\/li>\n
                                                  9. The Great Northern Plains<\/strong> extend from Punjab in the west to the Brahmaputra Valley in the east.<\/li>\n
                                                  10. The alluvial<\/strong> soil of the river valleys\/plains is very fertile.<\/li>\n
                                                  11. The largest delta in the world built by the Ganga and the Brahmaputra is Sundarbans.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                                  12. The Peninsular Plateau of India is triangular<\/strong> in shape.<\/li>\n
                                                  13. On either side of the Peninsular Plateau of India are the Coastal Plains<\/strong> of India.<\/li>\n
                                                  14. Coconut Palms<\/strong> grow profusely in the Coastal Plains of India.<\/li>\n
                                                  15. The Thar Desert receives less than 25<\/strong> cm rain annually.<\/li>\n
                                                  16. Luni<\/strong> is the only significant river in the Thar desert but carries very little water.<\/li>\n
                                                  17. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by a wide channel called the Ten Degree<\/strong> channel.<\/li>\n
                                                  18. The Lakshadweep<\/strong> Islands lie at a distance of 200-400 km from the Malabar Coast.<\/li>\n
                                                  19. The Lakshadweep Islands<\/strong> is the smallest union territory of India.<\/li>\n
                                                  20. The river Indus and river Brahmaputra originate in Tibet<\/strong> before entering India.<\/li>\n
                                                  21. The river Ganga has it source in the Gangotri<\/strong> glacier.<\/li>\n
                                                  22. River Brahmaputra enters India in Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong> from Tibet.<\/li>\n
                                                  23. The west flowing rivers of the Peninsular rivers drain into the Arabian Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                                  24. The margins of the Deccan Plateau consist of hills called the Eastern Ghats<\/strong> in the east and the Western Ghats<\/strong> in the west.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                    Map Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                    1. On a Political Map of India, show all the States and Union territories of India along with their Capitals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                    \"ICSE<\/p>\n

                                                    2. On an outline map of India, show the important physical features.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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