Geographical Diversity of India — Chapter Summary
CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science
Summary of Geographical Diversity of India for CBSE Class 7 Social Science. Part of the CBSE Class 7 Social Science syllabus.
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Overview
India has a very wide variety of landforms, climates, rivers, coastlines, islands, forests, and deserts. Its northern boundary is formed by the Himalayas, while the Thar Desert and the Arabian Sea mark the west. The Indian Ocean lies to the south and the Bay of Bengal to the east. These natural feat
Key Concepts
The Himalayas form a huge natural
The Himalayas form a huge natural barrier in the north. They stretch about 2500 km across six Asian countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Pakistan,
The Himalayas are divided into Himadri
The Himalayas are divided into Himadri, Himachal, and Shivalik Hills. Himadri is the highest and most rugged range with snow-covered peaks. Himachal i
Ladakh is a cold desert
Ladakh is a cold desert with rugged terrain, deep valleys, very little rainfall, and winter temperatures below -30°C. Its landscape looks like the moo
The plains of the Ganga
The plains of the Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra are wide and fertile. Rivers bring minerals that enrich the soil, making farming easier. The flat land
The Bhagirathi River
The Bhagirathi River, a major tributary of the Ganga, begins at Gaumukh, the edge of the Gangotri Glacier. The glacier is one of the largest in the In
Learning Objectives
- Identify the main geographical regions of India.
- Describe the Himalayas, plains, desert, plateau, coastlines, and islands.
- Explain how rivers, mountains, and plateaus shape life in India.
- Recognise important natural features such as the Thar Desert, Aravalli Hills, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Sundarbans.
- Understand how geography affects farming, transport, water supply, and settlements.
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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