Questions and Answers
Which is the southernmost point of India?
Indira Point
What is the north-south extent of India?
3,214km
What is the extent of the Himalayas in the east-west direction?
2,500 km
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
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What is the area covered by the Deccan Plateau?
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What separates India from Sri Lanka?
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What is the highest peak in South India?
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Where is Pulicat Lake located between?
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Why are the Himalayas called young fold mountains?
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Why are North Indian Rivers perennial?
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Study Notes
Geography of India
- India's southernmost point is Kanyakumari.
- The north-south extent of India is approximately 3,200 km (2,000 miles).
- The Himalayas stretch for over 2,500 km (1,553 miles) in the east-west direction.
- The Kosi River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent floods.
- The Deccan Plateau covers an area of around 1 million km² (386,000 sq mi).
- The Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait separate India from Sri Lanka.
- Anamudi, located in the Western Ghats, is the highest peak in South India, with an elevation of 2,695 meters (8,842 ft).
- Pulicat Lake is situated between the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- The Himalayas are called young fold mountains because of their recent origin and ongoing geological activity.
- North Indian rivers are perennial due to their ability to retain water throughout the year, supported by the melting of snow from the Himalayas.
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