Major Relief Divisions of India Geography
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Which mountain range separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau?

  • Shivalik Range
  • Eastern Ghats
  • Greater Himalayas (correct)
  • Western Ghats
  • Which region in India is known for its crystalline hard igneous and metamorphic rocks?

  • Peninsular plateau (correct)
  • Western Ghats
  • Indo-Gangetic Plains
  • Thar Desert
  • Which rivers contribute to the formation of the Indo-Gangetic Plains?

  • Danube and Mississippi
  • Ganges and Brahmaputra (correct)
  • Amazon and Nile
  • Mekong and Yellow River
  • Where is the Thar Desert located in India?

    <p>Western part of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coastal area in India borders the Arabian Sea and has a narrower coast?

    <p>Western coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What runs parallel to the eastern coast of India?

    <p>Eastern Ghats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Himalayas are the lowest mountain range in the world.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Peninsular plateau in India is surrounded by the sea on four sides.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Western Ghats run parallel to the eastern coast of India.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Indo-Gangetic Plains are also known as the South Indian River plain.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Thar Desert in India receives high amounts of rainfall annually.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The coastal plains in India border the Indian Ocean.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Himalayas span across India, China, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Western Ghats have many passes forming gateways to the coastal plains.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Indo-Gangetic Plains are divided into northern, central, and southern parts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Peninsular plateau in India is rich in metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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