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The Himalayan Region

ICSE · Class 4 · Social Science

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

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1

States and Union Territories in the Himalayan Region

  • The Himalayan Region includes 9 states and 2 Union Territories (UTs).
  • The states are: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Meghalaya.
  • The Union Territories are: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
2

Geography and Climate

  • The region has high mountains, deep valleys, plains, and rivers.
  • Glaciers are found in high-altitude areas like Ladakh and Uttarakhand.
  • The climate is cold in winters with snowfall in hilly areas.
3

Rivers of the Himalayan Region

  • Important rivers include: Ganga, Yamuna, Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Teesta, Brahmaputra, and Gomti.
  • These rivers are important for drinking water, farming, and electricity.
  • Many rivers start from glaciers in the Himalayas.
4

Natural Vegetation

  • Different trees grow in different areas based on climate and height.
  • Conifer trees like pine, deodar, and fir grow in cold areas. They have needle-like leaves and conical shape to let snow fall off.
  • Bamboo, sal, teak, and orchids grow in the northeastern states.

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The Himalayan Region includes 11 statesThe region has high mountainsMany important rivers like the GangaDifferent trees grow at different heightsPeople grow crops like rice

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