Mountains and Plains of India

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: a range in the north, known for its rugged terrain and high peaks
  • The Eastern Ghats: a discontinuous range of mountains along the eastern coast
  • The Western Ghats: a continuous range of mountains along the western coast

Plains

• The Indo-Gangetic Plain: a vast, fertile plain stretching from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean
• The Deccan Plateau: a volcanic plateau covering nearly 50% of India's land area

Rivers

• Major rivers in India include:
  1. The Ganges: considered sacred in Hinduism, it flows from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal
  2. The Indus: one of the longest rivers in Asia, it flows from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea
  3. The Brahmaputra: a major river in the eastern part of the country
  4. The Krishna: a major river in southern India

Deserts

• The Thar Desert: a vast desert region in northwestern India, also known as the Great Indian Desert

Islands

• India has a long coastline with several islands, including:
  • The Andaman and Nicobar Islands: a group of islands in the Bay of Bengal
  • The Lakshadweep Islands: a group of islands in the Arabian Sea

Climate

• India has a diverse climate, ranging from:
  • Tropical in the south and southeast
  • Desert in the northwest
  • Temperate in the Himalayas
  • Sub-tropical in the northern plains

Mountains

• The Himalayas are the world's highest mountain range, stretching over 2,500 km.
• The Karakoram range is located in the north, known for its rugged terrain and high peaks.
• The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous range of mountains along the eastern coast.
• The Western Ghats are a continuous range of mountains along the western coast.

Plains

• The Indo-Gangetic Plain is a vast, fertile plain stretching from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean.
• The Deccan Plateau covers nearly 50% of India's land area and is a volcanic plateau.

Rivers

• The Ganges River flows from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal and is considered sacred in Hinduism.
• The Indus River is one of the longest rivers in Asia, flowing from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea.
• The Brahmaputra River is a major river in the eastern part of the country.
• The Krishna River is a major river in southern India.

Deserts

• The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a vast desert region in northwestern India.

Islands

• The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of islands in the Bay of Bengal.
• The Lakshadweep Islands are a group of islands in the Arabian Sea.

Climate

• India has a tropical climate in the south and southeast.
• The northwest region of India has a desert climate.
• The Himalayas have a temperate climate.
• The northern plains have a sub-tropical climate.