Geography

Physical Features of India

Question:

Distinguish Between Bhangar and Khadar.

Answer:

Bhangar:
The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older alluvium They lie above the flood plains of the rivers and present a terrace like feature. This part is known as bhangar.
Khadar:
The soil in this region contains calcareous deposites locally known as kankar. The newer, younger deposits of the flood plains are called khadar. They are renewed almost every year and so are fertile, thus, ideal for intensive agriculture.

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Physical Features of India

Q 1.

Name the landmasses that were included in the Gondwanaland.

Q 2.

What are Tectonic Plates?

Q 3.

Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.

Q 4.

Describe the physiographic divisions or physical features of India.

Q 5.

Name the island group of India having coral origin.

Q 6.

What is the bhabar?

Q 7.

Write a short note on The Indian Desert.

Q 8.

What is bhabar?

Q 9.

What are the relief features that are found in the Northern Plains?

Q 10.

Distinguish Between Converging and Diverging Tectonic Plates

Q 11.

Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhyan ranges?

Q 12.

Distinguish Between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.

Q 13.

Discuss the geological structure of India.

Q 14.

Which continents of today were part of the Gondwana land?

Q 15.

Describe how the Himalayas were formed.

Q 16.

Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.

Q 17.

Give an account of the Northern Plains of India.

Q 18.

Write short notes on the following.(i) The Indian Desert, (ii) The Central Highlands
(iii) The Island Groups of India

Q 19.

Write three important features of Aravalli Hills.

Q 20.

Distinguish Between Bhangar and Khadar.