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True or false: The Thar Desert is located in India?
True or false: The Thar Desert is located in India?
True
True or false: The Himalayan ranges run in the North-South direction?
True or false: The Himalayan ranges run in the North-South direction?
False
True or false: The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world?
True or false: The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world?
True
What are the major relief divisions of India?
What are the major relief divisions of India?
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In which direction do the Himalayan ranges run?
In which direction do the Himalayan ranges run?
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What does the name Himalaya mean?
What does the name Himalaya mean?
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Study Notes
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.
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Explore the diverse relief features of India in this quiz! Test your knowledge on the Himalayas, Peninsular plateau, Thar Desert, indo-gangetic plain, coastal plains, and islands. Learn about the location of India on the globe and delve into the details of each relief division. Challenge yourself and become an expert on India's fascinating geography!