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Location, Extent and Physical Features of India

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Location and Extent of India

  • India extends from 8°N to 37°N latitudes and from 68°E to 97°E longitudes.
  • The area of India is 3,287,240 sq km.
  • The precise coordinates of India are Lat. 8°4'N to 37°6'N and Long. 68°7'E to 97°25'E.
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India and Neighbouring Countries

  • India is separated from the rest of Asia in the north by the Great Himalayas, forming an insulated compartment.
  • In the south, south-west, and south-east, India is washed by the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal respectively.
  • Immediately across the northern border lies the Tibet plateau, home to Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.
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Physical Divisions of India

  • The physical geography of India is divided into five main parts: the Himalayan Mountains, the Great Plain of North India, the Peninsular Plateau, the Coastal Plains, and the Islands.
  • These physical divisions influence climate, settlement, farming, transport, and natural resources.
  • The Himalayas form the northern wall of India and include several parallel ranges and offshoots.
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The Himalayan Mountains

  • The north wall of the Himalayas is divided into three parts: the North-West Range, the Northern Himalayan Range or Northern Arc, and the North-East Himalayan Range or Purvanchal.
  • The North-West Range is a series of mountain ranges radiating from the Pamir Knot, known as the Roof of the World.
  • The North-West Range includes Hindukush, Kunlun, Karakoram, and Ladakh and Zaskar.

Key Concepts

Central concept: India's location, extent, neighbours, and physical divisions shape its geography, climate, rivers, and resources

Location and extentStandard timeIndia and neighbouring countriesWhy India is called tropicalPhysical divisions of IndiaHimalayan MountainsNorth-West RangeNorthern Arc

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Key topics in Location, Extent and Physical Features of India include Physical Divisions of India — Complete Overview, Correct vs Incorrect Understanding: Key Facts About India, Physical Divisions of India — Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Location, Extent and Physical Features of India — ICSE Class 10 Geography?
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