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Question 2Name the southernmost part of India.

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Cape Camorin in Tamil Nadu near Kanniyakumari is the southernmost tip of India.

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Question 3Describe the location of India.

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The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India is approximately 8°N to 37°N and 68°E to 97°E.The Andaman and Nicobar Islands extend further southwards and add to its latitudinal extent.The north-south extent of mainland India from Kashmir in the north to Kanniyakumari in the south is 3214 km. Its west to east extent from Rann of Kutchh in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east is 2933 km. The length of the coastline along the peninsular India is about 6100 km.The Tropic of Cancer (23½°N) passes through the middle of the country, dividing it into two latitudinal halves, north temperate and south tropical lands. It passes through the state of Madhya Pradesh, covering the longest distance.Cape Camorin in Tamil Nadu near Kanniyakumari is the southernmost tip of India.

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Question 4What is meant by the term peninsula? Why India is called so?

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The term peninsula means a tract of land having water on three sides.The Indian plateau is called so because it is surrounded by water bodies on three sides-the Indian ocean in the souththe Arabina sea in the westthe Bay of Bengal in the east

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Question 5Name the countries which are included in Indian subcontinent.

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India, along with its neighbouring countries, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives, is called the Indian subcontinent.

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Question 6Name the physical divisions of India.

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The physical divisions of India include-The HimalayasNorthern PlainsPeninsular PlateauCoastal RegionsIslands

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Question 7What is the westernmost limit and easternmost limit of Northern Arc.

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The westernmost limit of Northern Arc is Nanga Parbat and the easternmost limit of Northern Arc is marked by Namcha Barwa.

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Question 8Name the hills included in Purvanchal.

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The hills included in Purvanchal range are-Patkai Bum and Naga hills in the northMizo hills in northwestGaro, Khasi and Jayantia hills in the centre

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Question 9Where is the Central Arid Zone Research Institute located? What is its objective?

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The Central Arid Zone Research Institute is located in Jodhpur.Its objectives are as follows:Basic and applied research on sustainable farming systems in the arid ecosystem.Repository of information on the state of natural resources and desertification processes.Livestock-based farming systems and range management practices for the chronically drought-affected areas.Generating and transferring location-specific technologies.

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Question 10How was Deccan plateau formed? Name the ranges included in the Deccan plateau.

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The Deccan plateau is made up of lava flows which are several hundred metres thick.The northern part of the Deccan has some minor ranges. They are Rajmahal, Mahadeo hills and Maikal range in Madhya Pradesh and Ajanta and Satmala hills in Maharashtra.The Deccan plateau is triangular in shape and is flanked by the Western Ghats in the west and the Eastern Ghats in the east.

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Question 11Which is the highest peak in Western Ghats?

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Anamudi in the Annamalai hills is the highest peak in Western Ghats.

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Question 12What is meant by Kayals? Where are they found?

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Malabar coast has a number of lagoons and backwaters called Kayals.Kayals are a special feature of Malabar coast in Kerala.

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Question 13Name the prominent lakes on the East Coast of India.

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The prominent lakes on the East Coast of India are-Lake Chilika in OdishaLake Kolleru and lake Pulicat in Andhra Pradesh

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Question 1Column AColumn BKutchhMarusthaliKathiawarDhrianGreat Indian DesertNorthern ArcShifting sand dunesGulf of CambayShivaliksMt. Girnar

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Column AColumn BKutchhGulf of CambayKathiawarMt. GirnarGreat Indian DesertMarusthaliShifting sand dunesDhrianShivaliksNorthern Arc

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Question 14The southern part of Western coastal plain is known asNorthern CircarMalabar PlainCoromandel CoastKonkan coast

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Malabar Plain

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Question 15Lake Pulicat is situated inOdishaAndhra PradeshTamil NaduKerala

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Andhra Pradesh

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