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Southern India

ICSE · Class 4 · Social Science

Quick revision notes for Southern India — ICSE Class 4 Social Science. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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1

States and Union Territories of Southern India

  • Southern India includes 6 states and 3 union territories.
  • The states are: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha.
  • The union territories are: Puducherry, Lakshadweep Islands, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
2

Geography and Climate

  • Southern India has three main landforms: coastal plains, hills, and plateaus.
  • Coastal areas are near the sea — like Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
  • Hilly areas are found in the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
3

Rivers, Vegetation, and Crops

  • Major rivers: Kaveri, Krishna, Godavari, Tungabhadra, Mahanadi, Periyar.
  • Rivers help in irrigation and provide water for drinking and farming.
  • Natural vegetation includes sandalwood, teak, rosewood, bamboo, coconut, and spices.

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There are six statesSouthern India has three main landformsMost parts of South India haveMajor rivers like KaveriDifferent trees like sandalwood

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