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Which mountain range separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau?
Which mountain range separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau?
Which region in India is known for its crystalline hard igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Which region in India is known for its crystalline hard igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Which rivers contribute to the formation of the Indo-Gangetic Plains?
Which rivers contribute to the formation of the Indo-Gangetic Plains?
Where is the Thar Desert located in India?
Where is the Thar Desert located in India?
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Which coastal area in India borders the Arabian Sea and has a narrower coast?
Which coastal area in India borders the Arabian Sea and has a narrower coast?
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What runs parallel to the eastern coast of India?
What runs parallel to the eastern coast of India?
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The Himalayas are the lowest mountain range in the world.
The Himalayas are the lowest mountain range in the world.
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The Peninsular plateau in India is surrounded by the sea on four sides.
The Peninsular plateau in India is surrounded by the sea on four sides.
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The Western Ghats run parallel to the eastern coast of India.
The Western Ghats run parallel to the eastern coast of India.
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The Indo-Gangetic Plains are also known as the South Indian River plain.
The Indo-Gangetic Plains are also known as the South Indian River plain.
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The Thar Desert in India receives high amounts of rainfall annually.
The Thar Desert in India receives high amounts of rainfall annually.
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The coastal plains in India border the Indian Ocean.
The coastal plains in India border the Indian Ocean.
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The Himalayas span across India, China, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
The Himalayas span across India, China, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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The Western Ghats have many passes forming gateways to the coastal plains.
The Western Ghats have many passes forming gateways to the coastal plains.
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The Indo-Gangetic Plains are divided into northern, central, and southern parts.
The Indo-Gangetic Plains are divided into northern, central, and southern parts.
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The Peninsular plateau in India is rich in metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources.
The Peninsular plateau in India is rich in metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources.
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Study Notes
- Major relief divisions of India include the Himalayas, Peninsular plateau, Thar Desert, indo-gangetic plain, coastal plains, and islands.
- The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, with peaks that separate the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.
- The Himalayas span across India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan, with three parallel ranges: greater Himalayas, lesser Himalayas, and Shivalik s--.
- The Peninsular plateau is surrounded by the sea on three sides and composed of crystalline hard igneous and metamorphic rocks, rich in metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources.
- The Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast in India from the river Tapi to Kanyakumari, with very few passes forming gateways to the coastal plains.- The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats are mountain ranges running parallel to the western and eastern coasts of India, respectively.
- The Indo-Gangetic Plains, also known as the North Indian River plain, are fertile plains formed by the Himalayan rivers like the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra.
- The Indo-Gangetic Plains are divided into western, central, and eastern parts, with each part having distinct geographical features and rivers.
- The Thar Desert is located in the western part of Rajasthan, India, receiving very low rainfall and consisting of sand and rocky outcrops.
- The coastal plains in India border the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, with the western coast being narrower than the eastern coast.
- The coastal plains are divided into the Konkan Coast, Malabar Coast, and Coromandel Coast, known for their fertility and different river systems.
- The rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri have played a significant role in shaping the coastal plains of India.
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Test your knowledge on the major relief divisions of India, including the Himalayas, Peninsular plateau, Thar Desert, Indo-Gangetic Plain, coastal plains, and islands. Learn about the geographical features and significance of each region.