India as a Mega Diversity Nation — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 11 · Geography
Summary of India as a Mega Diversity Nation for ICSE Class 11 Geography. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Geography syllabus.
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Overview
India is one of the 17 mega diverse countries of the world and contains a very wide variety of landforms, climates, plants, and animals. Its large north-south and east-west extent, together with major physical divisions such as the Himalayas, Peninsular Plateau, Indo-Gangetic Plain, deserts, rainfor
Key Concepts
India lies between 8°4' N
India lies between 8°4' N and 37°6' N latitude and 68°7' E and 97°25' E longitude. It is 3214 km long from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari and 2933 km broad
India is one of the 17
India is one of the 17 mega diverse countries that together account for 60-70% of the world's biodiversity. This places India among the most biologica
India has three major geomorphic components
India has three major geomorphic components: the ancient Peninsular India, the Himalayas and their fold mountains, and the Indo-Gangetic Plain. These
The Himalayan Region includes the main
The Himalayan Region includes the main Himalayan mountains, their eastern and western extensions, and the foothills. It has typical oriental and palae
The Peninsular Indian Region is
The Peninsular Indian Region is an ancient plateau and is considered the true home of Indian wildlife. It contains tropical moist deciduous, tropical
Learning Objectives
- Understand why India is called a mega diversity nation
- Describe India's physical extent and global position
- Explain the role of relief and climate in biodiversity
- Identify the main geomorphic components of India
- Recognise major biodiversity regions of India
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