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India as a Mega Diversity Nation

ICSE · Class 11 · Geography

Summary of India as a Mega Diversity Nation for ICSE Class 11 Geography. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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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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