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The southernmost tip of India is Indira Point.
The southernmost tip of India is Indira Point.
True
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Indian Ocean.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Indian Ocean.
True
Lakshadweep islands are located in the Bay of Bengal.
Lakshadweep islands are located in the Bay of Bengal.
False
Brazilian Highlands are a geographical feature in India.
Brazilian Highlands are a geographical feature in India.
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The Delta region mentioned in the text refers to the Ganges Delta.
The Delta region mentioned in the text refers to the Ganges Delta.
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Coastal islands mentioned in the text include Yanam and Narcondam.
Coastal islands mentioned in the text include Yanam and Narcondam.
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The Western Ghats in India are known for forming deltas due to the slow flow of rivers originating from them.
The Western Ghats in India are known for forming deltas due to the slow flow of rivers originating from them.
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The Eastern coast of India is bordered by the Arabian Sea.
The Eastern coast of India is bordered by the Arabian Sea.
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Lakshadweep islands are located in the Bay of Bengal.
Lakshadweep islands are located in the Bay of Bengal.
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are part of the coastal island group of India.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are part of the coastal island group of India.
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India has more islands in the Bay of Bengal compared to the Arabian Sea.
India has more islands in the Bay of Bengal compared to the Arabian Sea.
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The Brazilian Highlands are known for being expansive coastal plains.
The Brazilian Highlands are known for being expansive coastal plains.
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The diversity in climatic conditions of India is influenced by latitudinal location and altitude.
The diversity in climatic conditions of India is influenced by latitudinal location and altitude.
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The Indian Ocean and the Andes exert a great influence on the climate of India.
The Indian Ocean and the Andes exert a great influence on the climate of India.
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In summers, high temperatures in Punjab plains create a low-pressure area attracting winds from the Indian Ocean.
In summers, high temperatures in Punjab plains create a low-pressure area attracting winds from the Indian Ocean.
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The rainfall in coastal areas of India is reduced due to the obstruction caused by the Eastern and Western Ghats.
The rainfall in coastal areas of India is reduced due to the obstruction caused by the Eastern and Western Ghats.
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Orographic type of rainfall occurs in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan due to the natural obstruction of the Himalayas.
Orographic type of rainfall occurs in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan due to the natural obstruction of the Himalayas.
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Retreating Monsoon season in India brings no rainfall to any part of the Peninsula.
Retreating Monsoon season in India brings no rainfall to any part of the Peninsula.
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Study Notes
Location and Extent of India
- Located in the northern and eastern hemispheres of the Earth
- Part of the southern Asian continent
- Extent of mainland India: 8°4' N to 37°6' N latitudes and 68°7' E to 97°25' E longitudes
- Indira Point is the southernmost tip of India, located on 6°45' N parallel
Countries and Water Bodies around India
- Shares borders with Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
- Bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east
Physiographic Divisions of India
- Western Ghats: rocky coast, short and swift rivers forming estuaries, narrower width
- Eastern Ghats: depositional coast, longer rivers forming deltas, wider width
- Coastal Plains: restricted in expanse, with remarkable dissimilarities between western and eastern coastlines
Islands of India
- Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal
- Many small and large islands along the coast of the mainland
Climate of India
- Diverse climatic conditions due to latitudinal location and altitude
- Influence of the Indian Ocean and the Himalayan ranges on the climate and origin of Monsoons
- Temperature drop to -40°C in Jammu and Kashmir and mountainous regions of Himalayas in winters
- High temperatures in summers, low pressure areas, and moisture-laden winds bringing rainfall
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Description
This quiz discusses the physiographic divisions of Brazil including the Western Ghats and compares them to the coastal plains of India. It covers topics like the Western Ghats as a water divide and the dissimilarities between the western and eastern coastlines of India.
