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Our State Karnataka - Physiographic Divisions

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Card 1Origin and History

What is the meaning and origin of the name 'Karnataka'?

Answer

The name 'Karnataka' comes from ancient times when this land was called 'Karunadu' meaning 'kar+nadu' - a land of black soil. The word 'Karunat' in ancient Tamil work 'Shilappadikaram' refers to Karna

Card 2Location and Size

State the geographical location and extent of Karnataka.

Answer

Karnataka is located in Southern India, in the Western Central area of the peninsular region. It extends from 11°31' North to 18°45' North latitude and 74°12' East to 78°40' East longitude. Length: 75

Card 3Boundaries

Name all the neighboring states and water bodies surrounding Karnataka.

Answer

Karnataka is bordered by: Arabian Sea (west), Maharashtra (north), Goa (northwest), Andhra Pradesh (east), Telangana (northeast), Tamil Nadu (south and southeast), and Kerala (southwest). The state ha

Card 4Physical Divisions

What are the three main physical divisions of Karnataka?

Answer

Karnataka has three important physical divisions based on structure and relief: 1. The Coastal Plain - between Arabian Sea and Malnad, 2. The Malnad - Western Ghats/Sahyadris with hills and forests, 3

Card 5Coastal Plain

Describe the characteristics and features of Karnataka's Coastal Plain.

Answer

The Coastal Plain extends 320 km from Mangaluru to Karwar, width varies from 12-64 km. It's broad in south, narrow in north with steep slopes. Height: over 200m above sea level. Features: estuaries (n

Card 6Malnad Region

What is Malnad and what are its key characteristics?

Answer

Malnad refers to the Western Ghats in Karnataka, also called Sahyadris, meaning 'land of hills'. Features: 650 km length, 50-76 km width, 900-1500m height, steep western slopes, gentle eastern slopes.

Card 7Hills and Peaks

List the major peaks in Karnataka and identify the highest peak.

Answer

Major peaks (all in Chikkamagaluru district): Mullaiyanagiri (1913m - highest in Karnataka), Kudremukh, Kalhattagiri, Rudragiri, Deveerammanagudda. Other peaks: Ballalarayanadurga, Mertigudda, Pushpag

Card 8Mountain Passes

Name the important mountain passes in Western Ghats and their connections.

Answer

Four important mountain passes connect eastern plains to coastal plains: 1. Charmadi Ghat - links Mangaluru and Chikkamagaluru, 2. Shiradi Ghat - links Hassan-Sakleshpur and Mangaluru, 3. Agumbe Ghat

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