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India lies entirely in the ______ hemisphere and eastern hemisphere.
India lies entirely in the ______ hemisphere and eastern hemisphere.
northern
The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ North) passes through the ______ of the country.
The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ North) passes through the ______ of the country.
centre
The region Northward of the Tropic of Cancer is known as ______ India.
The region Northward of the Tropic of Cancer is known as ______ India.
North
The 82°30′ East longitude passes almost from the ______ of the country.
The 82°30′ East longitude passes almost from the ______ of the country.
The 82°30′ East longitude is known as the ______ Meridian of India.
The 82°30′ East longitude is known as the ______ Meridian of India.
India is part of the ______ continent.
India is part of the ______ continent.
India is surrounded by water from three sides: ______ sea in west, Bay of Bengal in the east and Indian ocean in the south.
India is surrounded by water from three sides: ______ sea in west, Bay of Bengal in the east and Indian ocean in the south.
India is located ______ of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
India is located ______ of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Latitude varies from 0° at the ______ to 90° at the poles.
Latitude varies from 0° at the ______ to 90° at the poles.
Longitude varies from 0° at ______ to 180° East and West.
Longitude varies from 0° at ______ to 180° East and West.
The Tropic of Cancer is located at ______°N.
The Tropic of Cancer is located at ______°N.
The Tropic of Capricorn is located at ______°S.
The Tropic of Capricorn is located at ______°S.
The Indian mainland extends between 8°4′ ______ and 37°6′ North latitudes.
The Indian mainland extends between 8°4′ ______ and 37°6′ North latitudes.
The Tropic of Arctic is located at ______°N.
The Tropic of Arctic is located at ______°N.
The Indian mainland extends from 68°7′ ______ and 97°25′ East longitudes.
The Indian mainland extends from 68°7′ ______ and 97°25′ East longitudes.
The Tropic of Antarctica is located at ______°S.
The Tropic of Antarctica is located at ______°S.
On the basis of physical features, India can be divided into following six _______________.
On the basis of physical features, India can be divided into following six _______________.
The _______________ Plateau is marked as 'SH' on the map.
The _______________ Plateau is marked as 'SH' on the map.
The mountain marked as 'Mt.' is located in the _______________ region.
The mountain marked as 'Mt.' is located in the _______________ region.
The latitude of the _______________ River is 32°.
The latitude of the _______________ River is 32°.
The _______________ range is marked as 'KA.H' on the map.
The _______________ range is marked as 'KA.H' on the map.
The longitude of the _______________ Plateau is 84°.
The longitude of the _______________ Plateau is 84°.
The _______________ River is marked as 'Yam' on the map.
The _______________ River is marked as 'Yam' on the map.
The _______________ Mountains are marked as 'KU' on the map.
The _______________ Mountains are marked as 'KU' on the map.
The _______________ is marked as 'TS' on the map.
The _______________ is marked as 'TS' on the map.
The _______________ region is marked as 'NL' on the map.
The _______________ region is marked as 'NL' on the map.
The Karakoram range lies in the extreme ______ of the country.
The Karakoram range lies in the extreme ______ of the country.
K2 is the second highest ______ of the world.
K2 is the second highest ______ of the world.
The Purvanchal hills include ______ hills which are located in the eastern side.
The Purvanchal hills include ______ hills which are located in the eastern side.
The Meghalaya plateau is part of the ______ hills.
The Meghalaya plateau is part of the ______ hills.
The Northern Plains are located between ______ of the Himalayas and north of the Peninsular plateau.
The Northern Plains are located between ______ of the Himalayas and north of the Peninsular plateau.
The Northern Plains are formed by the deposition of the sediments brought by three main ______ systems.
The Northern Plains are formed by the deposition of the sediments brought by three main ______ systems.
The Northern Plains stretch from ______ in the west to Assam in the east.
The Northern Plains stretch from ______ in the west to Assam in the east.
The Northern Plains mainly include the states of ______, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam.
The Northern Plains mainly include the states of ______, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam.
The Western Ghats are continuous and can be crossed through passes like ______ Ghat, Thal Ghot and Bhor Ghat.
The Western Ghats are continuous and can be crossed through passes like ______ Ghat, Thal Ghot and Bhor Ghat.
The rivers like Godavari, Bhima and ______ flow eastward while the river Tapti flows westward.
The rivers like Godavari, Bhima and ______ flow eastward while the river Tapti flows westward.
The famous water falls are Jogfalls on ______, Shiva Samudram falls on Kaveri etc.
The famous water falls are Jogfalls on ______, Shiva Samudram falls on Kaveri etc.
The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous low belt with an average elevation of ______ m.
The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous low belt with an average elevation of ______ m.
The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats region is ______ (1501 m).
The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats region is ______ (1501 m).
The area is drained by the Mahanadi, Godawari, ______ and Kaveri river systems.
The area is drained by the Mahanadi, Godawari, ______ and Kaveri river systems.
The Nilgiri hills join Western and Eastern Ghats in the ______.
The Nilgiri hills join Western and Eastern Ghats in the ______.
The famous hills are Mahendragiri hills, Nimaigiri hills in ______, Nallamallai hills in Southern Andhra Pradesh, Kollimalai and Pachaimalai in Tamilnadu.
The famous hills are Mahendragiri hills, Nimaigiri hills in ______, Nallamallai hills in Southern Andhra Pradesh, Kollimalai and Pachaimalai in Tamilnadu.
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Study Notes
Location of India
- India lies entirely in the northern hemisphere and eastern hemisphere.
- The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ North) passes through the centre of the country, dividing it into almost two equal parts: North India and South India.
- The 82°30′ East longitude passes almost through the middle of the country, known as the Standard Meridian of India.
Extent of India
- Latitudinal extent: 3214 km
- East-west extent: 2933 km
- India accounts for 2.42% of the total world land area
Boundaries of India
- Surrounded by water from three sides: Arabian Sea in the west, Bay of Bengal in the east, and Indian Ocean in the south.
- Towards its northwest are Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Physical Features of India
- The Indian mainland extends between 8°4′ North and 37°6′ North latitudes and from 68°7′ East and 97°25′ East longitudes.
- India can be divided into six physical divisions based on physical features.
Mountain Ranges
- The Karakoram range lies in the extreme north of the country.
- K2 is the second highest peak in the world.
- The Purvanchal hills include Mishami, Patkoi, Naga, Mizo hills, which are located in the eastern side of the country.
- The Meghalaya plateau is also part of these hills, including the hills of Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia.
Northern Plains
- The Northern Plains are located between the Himalayas and the Peninsular plateau.
- They are formed by the deposition of sediments brought by three main river systems: the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra.
- The plains stretch from Punjab in the west to Assam in the east, covering a length of about 2400 km.
- The width of the plains varies from about 300 km in the west to about 150 km in the east.
Western and Eastern Ghats
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Western Ghats: continuous, can be crossed through passes like Pal Ghat, Thal Ghat, and Bhor Ghat.
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The rivers Godavari, Bhima, and Krishna flow eastward, while the river Tapti flows westward.
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The streams form rapids and waterfalls before entering the Arabian Sea.
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Famous waterfalls include Jogfalls on Sharavati and Shiva Samudram falls on Kaveri.
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Eastern Ghats: discontinuous, low belt, average elevation 600 m.
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They run parallel to the east coast from south of Mahanadi valley to the Nilgiri hills.
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The highest peak in this region is Mahendragiri (1501 m).
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The area is drained by the Mahanadi, Godawari, Krishna, and Kaveri river systems.
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The Nilgiri hills join Western and Eastern Ghats in the south.
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