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What is the highest peak in the Himalayan Mountains?
Which rivers contribute to the formation of the Indus-Ganga Plain?
What is the average elevation of the Deccan Plateau?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with the Desert Region of India?
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What type of crops is predominantly grown in the Indus-Ganga Plain?
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Which geographical feature bounds the Deccan Plateau?
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How long does the Himalayan Mountain range extend?
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Himalayan Mountains
- World's highest and youngest mountain range
- Stretch for over 2,500 km from Pakistan to Myanmar
- Average height: 6,000-7,000 meters
- Highest peak: Mount Everest (8,848 meters)
- Home to several sacred rivers, including the Ganges and Brahmaputra
- Climatic influence: blocks cold winds from Central Asia, creating a subtropical climate in the northern plains
Indus-Ganga Plain
- Largest alluvial plain in the world
- Stretches from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea
- Covers over 700,000 km²
- Formed by the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers
- Fertile and densely populated region
- Supports a wide range of crops, including rice, wheat, and sugarcane
Deccan Plateau
- Triangular plateau covering central India
- Bounded by the Western and Eastern Ghats
- Average elevation: 500-600 meters
- Composed of volcanic rocks and lava flows
- Home to several major rivers, including the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri
- Rich in mineral resources, including iron ore, coal, and diamonds
Desert Region
- Covers over 10% of India's land area
- Located in the northwestern parts of the country
- Characterized by hot and dry climate
- Receives very little rainfall (<25 cm per year)
- Thar Desert (also known as the Great Indian Desert) is the largest desert region
- Supports limited vegetation and wildlife
Coastal Regions
- India has a long coastline of over 7,500 km
- Divided into two main regions: the Western Coastal Plain and the Eastern Coastal Plain
- Western Coastal Plain: narrow and rocky, with a few natural harbors
- Eastern Coastal Plain: broader and more fertile, with several major deltas
- Home to several major ports, including Mumbai and Chennai
- Supports a wide range of marine life and fisheries
The Islands
- India has two major island groups: the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep Islands
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands: located in the Bay of Bengal, known for their dense forests and diverse wildlife
- Lakshadweep Islands: located in the Arabian Sea, known for their coral reefs and marine biodiversity
- Both island groups are union territories and are of strategic importance to India
Himalayan Mountains
- The world's highest and youngest mountain range, stretching over 2,500 km from Pakistan to Myanmar
- Average height is 6,000-7,000 meters with the highest peak being Mount Everest at 8,848 meters
- Home to several sacred rivers, including the Ganges and Brahmaputra
- Plays a crucial role in shaping the climate, blocking cold winds from Central Asia and creating a subtropical climate in the northern plains
Indus-Ganga Plain
- The largest alluvial plain in the world, stretching from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea
- Covers an area of over 700,000 km², formed by the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers
- Fertile and densely populated region, supporting a wide range of crops including rice, wheat, and sugarcane
Deccan Plateau
- A triangular plateau covering central India, bounded by the Western and Eastern Ghats
- Average elevation is 500-600 meters, composed of volcanic rocks and lava flows
- Home to several major rivers, including the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri
- Rich in mineral resources, including iron ore, coal, and diamonds
Desert Region
- Covers over 10% of India's land area, located in the northwestern parts of the country
- Characterized by a hot and dry climate, receiving very little rainfall
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Test your knowledge of the Himalayan Mountains, the world's highest and youngest mountain range, and the Indus-Ganga Plain, the largest alluvial plain in the world.
