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What is the name of the mountain range located in the northeast of India, forming the border with Myanmar?
The Himalayas are geologically old and no longer rising.
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What is the name of the plain that stretches from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea?
The Indo-Gangetic Plain
The Ganges river flows through the _______________________ Plain.
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Match the following rivers with their characteristics:
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Which of the following islands is located in the Arabian Sea?
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India has only one desert.
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What is the name of the desert located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir?
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Study Notes
Mountains
- India is home to several mountain ranges, including:
- The Himalayas: the world's highest mountain range, stretching for over 2,500 km
- The Karakoram range: located in the north, known for its rugged terrain and high peaks
- The Patkai range: located in the northeast, forming the border with Myanmar
- The Himalayas are geologically young and still rising by about 1 inch (2.5 cm) every year
Plains
- The Indo-Gangetic Plain: a vast fertile plain stretching from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea
- Divided into two parts: the Ganga Plain and the Indus Plain
- Home to over 50% of India's population and most of its agricultural land
- The Deccan Plateau: a volcanic plateau covering most of central and southern India
- Characterized by black soil, deciduous forests, and many rivers
Rivers
- India has a vast network of rivers, including:
- The Ganges: considered sacred, flows through the Indo-Gangetic Plain
- The Indus: flows through the Indus Plain, forms the border with Pakistan
- The Brahmaputra: flows through the northeast, known for its heavy rainfall and flooding
- The Krishna and Godavari: flow through the Deccan Plateau, known for their fertile deltas
Islands
- India has a long coastline with many islands, including:
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands: located in the Bay of Bengal, known for their unique wildlife and coral reefs
- The Lakshadweep Islands: located in the Arabian Sea, known for their coral reefs and rich marine biodiversity
Deserts
- India has two main deserts:
- The Thar Desert: located in the northwest, covers parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat
- The Cold Desert: located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its extreme cold temperatures and low humidity
Mountains
- The Himalayas are the world's highest mountain range, stretching over 2,500 km in length, and geologically young, rising by about 1 inch (2.5 cm) every year.
- The Karakoram range is located in the north, known for its rugged terrain and high peaks.
- The Patkai range is located in the northeast, forming the border with Myanmar.
Plains
- The Indo-Gangetic Plain is a vast fertile plain stretching from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea, home to over 50% of India's population and most of its agricultural land.
- The Indo-Gangetic Plain is divided into two parts: the Ganga Plain and the Indus Plain.
- The Deccan Plateau is a volcanic plateau covering most of central and southern India, characterized by black soil, deciduous forests, and many rivers.
Rivers
- The Ganges River is considered sacred and flows through the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- The Indus River flows through the Indus Plain and forms the border with Pakistan.
- The Brahmaputra River flows through the northeast, known for its heavy rainfall and flooding.
- The Krishna and Godavari Rivers flow through the Deccan Plateau, known for their fertile deltas.
Islands
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal, known for their unique wildlife and coral reefs.
- The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian Sea, known for their coral reefs and rich marine biodiversity.
Deserts
- The Thar Desert is located in the northwest, covering parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- The Cold Desert is located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its extreme cold temperatures and low humidity.
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Explore the diverse geography of India, including the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Patkai mountain ranges, as well as the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Learn about their unique features and characteristics.
