10 Questions
True or false: The Indus Valley is located on the subcontinent of India.
True
True or false: The Himalayas separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia to the north.
True
True or false: The Ganges river is considered sacred in India.
True
True or false: The monsoon is a defining feature of Indian life and brings severe flooding in many regions.
True
True or false: Evidence of animal domestication and agriculture in the Indus Valley dates back to 7000 BCE.
True
Mountains: Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalayas Separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of ______ to the north
Asia
The subcontinent is divided into three major zones: Indo-Gangetic Plain, Deccan Plateau, and ______ Plains
Coastal
The Indus and Ganges rivers of India, particularly the Ganges, are considered sacred and together form the Indo-______ Plain
Gangetic
Winter monsoons (Oct - Feb) blow dry air westward across the Indian subcontinent ______
Summer
Failure of the summer monsoons brings widespread ______
drought
Study Notes
Indus River Valley Geography
- The Indus Valley is located on the subcontinent of India.
- The region is surrounded by three major mountain ranges: Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Himalayas, which separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia to the north.
- The Indian subcontinent is divided into three major zones: Indo-Gangetic Plain, Deccan Plateau, and Coastal Plains.
- The Indus and Ganges rivers are considered sacred and together form the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- The monsoon, or seasonal wind, is a key feature of Indian life, with two distinct seasons:
- Winter monsoons (Oct - Feb) blow dry air westward across the Indian subcontinent.
- Summer monsoons (Jun - Oct) blow moist air eastward across India, causing severe flooding in many regions.
Establishment of Civilization
- Evidence of animal domestication and agriculture emerged in the northern highlands of the Indus Valley around 7000 BCE.
- The early beginnings of the river valley civilization are still mysterious and not well understood.
Test your knowledge of the geography of the Indus River Valley with this quiz. Explore the subcontinent of India, its major zones, and the rivers that shape its landscape.
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