Discover India's Diverse Relief Features

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True or false: The Thar Desert is located in India?

True (A)

True or false: The Himalayan ranges run in the North-South direction?

False (B)

True or false: The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world?

True (A)

What are the major relief divisions of India?

The major relief divisions of India are the Himalayas, the Peninsular plateau, the Thar Desert, the indo-gangetic plain, the coastal plains, and the islands. Signup and view all the answers

In which direction do the Himalayan ranges run?

The Himalayan ranges run in the West-east direction. Signup and view all the answers

What does the name Himalaya mean?

The name Himalaya means "abode of the snow." Signup and view all the answers

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Geography of India

The Thar Desert is located in India, specifically in the northwestern part of the country.
The Himalayan ranges do not run in the North-South direction, but rather in the East-West direction.
The Himalayas are the highest mountain ranges in the world, with Mount Everest, the highest peak, located in the Himalayas.
The major relief divisions of India are:
- The Himalayan Mountain Ranges
- The Indo-Gangetic Plain
- The Peninsular Plateau
- The Indian Desert
- The Coastal Plains
The Himalayan ranges run in the East-West direction.
The name Himalaya means "abode of snow" in Sanskrit.