Spiral of CH - 2

Ch-2
Physical features of India
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The Aravalli ranges are the oldest fold mountains in India. The northern end of the range
continues as isolated hills and rocky ridges into Haryana state, ending in Delhi. The
famous Delhi Ridge is the last leg of the Aravalli Range, which traverses through South
Delhi and terminates into Central Delhi where Raisina hill is its last extension. It is one of
the worlds' oldest mountain ranges. The southern end is at Palanpur near Ahmedabad,
Gujarat. Rising to 5650 feet (1722 meters), it lies near the south-western extremity of the
range, close to the border with Gujarat state.
Find out
Q1. How was the Aravalli Range formed?
IMPORTANT PLATES
Level 1
;
I. Objective Type Questions:
1. The Northern Plains are formed of –

a) Alluvial Soil c) Red Soil
b) Black Soil d) Laterite Soil
2. The largest inhabited riverine island in the world, Majuli is in the –

a) Ganga River c) Brahmaputra River
b) Yamuna River d) Godavari River
3. The Himalayas form an arc, which covers a distance of about ________

a) 2400 kms c) 2500 kms
b) 2000 kms d) 2700 kms
4. The outer most range of Himalayas is-

a) Himadri c) Duns
b) Himachal d) Shivaliks
5. Which river marks the easternmost boundary of Himalayas?

a) Ganga c) Indus
b) Brahmaputra d) Satluj
6. Which of the following is the highest peak of Western Ghats?

a) Javadi Hills c) Mahendragiri
b) Doda Betta d) Anai Mudi
7. Kavaratti is the headquarters of-

a) Bay of Bengal c) Puducherry
b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands d) Lakshadweep
8. _____________ is the southern part of the ancient super continent Pangea.
9. The __________________ is a tableland composed of old crystalline, igneous

and metamorphic rocks.
10. The ____________________________ lies towards the western margins of

Aravalli hills.
11. Correct the following statement- The Sambhar Lake is the largest salt water in
India.
______________________________________________________________
Level 2
II. Answer the following questions in 10-15 words:

Q1. Define barchans.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Q2. What are the Eastward Extensions of Peninsular Plateau called?
__________________________________________________________________
Q3. Define the term ‘Doab’.
__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Q4. How was Peninsular Plateau formed?
__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Q5. Name the two major divisions of Peninsular Plateau.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Q6. What are Coral Polyps?
_________________________________________________________________
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Level 3
III. Answer the following questions in 60-80 words:

Q7. Describe the three parallel ranges of Himalayas. (Three characteristics of each)
OR
Explain the major ranges of Himalayas from north to south.
Q8. Classify the Himalayas on the basis of regions from West to East.
Q9. Write any five characteristics of Central Highlands.
Q10. Mention any three characteristics of Deccan Plateau.
Q11. Differentiate between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
Q12. Classify the Northern Plains on the basis of the variations in its relief features.
Q13. Write a short note on Indian Desert.
Q14. Differentiate between Bhangar and Khadar.
Q15. Differentiate between Western and Eastern Coastal Plain.
Q16. “Each physiographic region of India complements the others and makes the country
richer in its natural resources.” Justify the given statement with five examples.
MAP SKILLS:
On the given outline map of India show the following Peaks
a) K2
b) Anai Mudi
c) Kanchanjunga
On the given outline map of India show the following Mountain Ranges:
a) Aravalli Range,
b) Vindhayan Range
c) Satpura Range
On the given outline map of India mark the following Plateaus and Coasts:
a) Chota Nagpur Plateau

b) Malwa Plateau
c) Deccan Plateau
d) Malabar Coast
e) Coromandal Coast
f) Konkan Coast
g) Northern Circar
h) Western Ghats
i) Eastern Ghats

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Ch-2

Physical features of India

1. The Northern Plains are formed of –

2. The largest inhabited riverine island in the world, Majuli is in the –

3. The Himalayas form an arc, which covers a distance of about ________

4. The outer most range of Himalayas is-

5. Which river marks the easternmost boundary of Himalayas?

6. Which of the following is the highest peak of Western Ghats?

7. Kavaratti is the headquarters of-

8. _____________ is the southern part of the ancient super continent Pangea.

9. The __________________ is a tableland composed of old crystalline, igneous

10. The ____________________________ lies towards the western margins of

II. Answer the following questions in 10-15 words:

Q2. What are the Eastward Extensions of Peninsular Plateau called?

Q3. Define the term ‘Doab’.

Q4. How was Peninsular Plateau formed?

Q5. Name the two major divisions of Peninsular Plateau.

Q6. What are Coral Polyps?

III. Answer the following questions in 60-80 words:

a) Chota Nagpur Plateau

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