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ICSE · Class 4 · Social Science

30 flashcards for The Himalayan Region (ICSE Class 4 Social Science) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is the Himalayan region?"

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Introduction to the Himalayan RegionStates and Union TerritoriesNatural VegetationCapitals and CitiesRivers
Card 1Introduction to the Himalayan Region

What is the Himalayan region?

Answer

The Himalayan region is the area around the Himalayas, a mountain range in northern and north-eastern India. It includes several states and union territories like Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal P…

Card 2States and Union Territories

Name the union territories in the Himalayan region.

Answer

The union territories in the Himalayan region are Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Card 3States and Union Territories

Name the states in the Himalayan region.

Answer

The states in the Himalayan region are Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Meghalaya.

Card 4Natural Vegetation

Why do conifer trees have needle-like leaves and conical shape?

Answer

Conifer trees like pine and deodar have needle-like leaves and a conical shape to help snow slide off easily. This prevents branches from breaking under the weight of snow in cold, snowy regions like …

Card 5Natural Vegetation

What are conifer trees?

Answer

Conifer trees are cone-shaped trees with needle-like leaves and drooping branches. Examples include pine, fir, and deodar. They grow in cold, snowy areas like the Himalayas and help prevent snow from …

Card 6Capitals and Cities

What is the capital of Jammu and Kashmir?

Answer

Jammu and Kashmir has two capitals: Srinagar is the summer capital and Jammu is the winter capital.

Card 7Capitals and Cities

Name three important cities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Answer

Three important cities in Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar, Jammu, and Gulmarg. Pahalgam and Anantnag are also important.

Card 8Rivers

Which rivers flow through Jammu and Kashmir?

Answer

The major rivers that flow through Jammu and Kashmir are the Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi.

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What are the important topics in The Himalayan Region for ICSE Class 4 Social Science?
Key topics in The Himalayan Region include States and Union Territories in the Himalayan Region, Geography and Climate, Rivers of the Himalayan Region, Natural Vegetation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
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