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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Questions and Answers

Physical Features of India

Q 1.

Name the landmasses that were included in the Gondwanaland.
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Q 2.

Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.
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Q 3.

What are the relief features that are found in the Northern Plains?
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Q 4.

Name the island group of India having coral origin.
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Q 5.

Write a short note on The Indian Desert.
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Q 6.

What is the bhabar?

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Q 7.

What is bhabar?
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Q 8.

Distinguish Between Converging and Diverging Tectonic Plates

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Q 9.

Which continents of today were part of the Gondwana land?

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Q 10.

Describe the physiographic divisions or physical features of India.
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Q 11.

What are Tectonic Plates?

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Q 12.

Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhyan ranges?
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Q 13.

Discuss the geological structure of India.
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Q 14.

Describe how the Himalayas were formed.

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Q 15.

Distinguish Between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.

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Q 16.

Give an account of the Northern Plains of India.

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Q 17.

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

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Q 18.

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

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Q 19.

Write three important features of Aravalli Hills.
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Q 20.

Distinguish Between Bhangar and Khadar.

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