Physical Features of India
Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 9 · Social Science
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Get startedWhat are the six major physiographic divisions of India?
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1. The Himalayan Mountains 2. The Northern Plains 3. The Peninsular Plateau 4. The Indian Desert 5. The Coastal Plains 6. The Islands…
What are the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas from north to south?
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1. Himadri (Great Himalayas/Inner Himalayas) - northernmost 2. Himachal (Lesser Himalayas) - middle range 3. Shiwaliks - outermost/southernmost range…
What is the average height and key characteristics of the Himadri range?
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Average height: 6,000 metres Characteristics: - Most continuous range with loftiest peaks - Contains all prominent Himalayan peaks - Perennially snow bound - Core composed of granite - Asymmetrical fo…
Name India's highest peak and its height.
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Kanchenjunga - 8,598 metres (Note: Mt. Everest at 8,848m is the world's highest but located in Nepal. Kanchenjunga is India's highest peak)…
What are the altitude range and width of the Himachal (Lesser Himalayas)?
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Altitude: 3,700 to 4,500 metres Width: Average 50 km Key features: - Most rugged mountain system - Composed of highly compressed rocks - Contains famous valleys like Kashmir, Kangra, Kullu - Well-know…
What are Duns? Give examples.
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Duns are longitudinal valleys lying between the Lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks. Examples: - Dehra Dun - Kotli Dun - Patli Dun These valleys are covered with thick gravel and alluvium.
Name the regional divisions of Himalayas from west to east based on river valleys.
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1. Punjab Himalayas (between Indus and Satluj) - includes Kashmir and Himachal Himalayas 2. Kumaon Himalayas (between Satluj and Kali rivers) 3. Nepal Himalayas (between Kali and Teesta rivers) 4. Ass…
What is Purvachal and what hills does it comprise?
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Purvachal refers to the Eastern hills and mountains beyond the Dihang gorge where Himalayas bend south. Comprises: - Patkai hills - Naga hills - Manipur hills - Mizo hills Characteristics: Composed of…
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