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India: Geographical Features

ICSE · Class 8 · Geography

Summary of India: Geographical Features for ICSE Class 8 Geography. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

India has a wide variety of landforms, rivers, coasts, and islands. Its position in South Asia, its great north-south and west-east extent, and its major physical divisions shape climate, settlement, farming, transport, and daily life. The Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Thar Desert,

Key Concepts

India lies between 8°N to 37°N

India lies between 8°N to 37°N latitude and 68°E to 97°E longitude. The north-south extent of mainland India is 3214 km and the west-east extent is 29

India is bounded by the Himalayas

India is bounded by the Himalayas in the north and by the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal on three sides. Its neighbours include Pakistan

India is divided into 28 states

India is divided into 28 states and 8 union territories including Delhi. These divisions are based on geography, population, local culture, and langua

The Himalayas form a young fold

The Himalayas form a young fold mountain wall in the north, northwest, and northeast of India. The northern mountain system includes the Karakoram and

The Northern Plains lie between

The Northern Plains lie between the Himalayas and the Peninsular Plateau. They are formed by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river systems and are a

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the location and extent of India.
  • Identify India’s neighbouring countries and boundaries.
  • Describe the political divisions of India.
  • Explain the major physiographic divisions of India.
  • Compare the rivers of the Northern Plains and Peninsular India.

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