Our State Karnataka - Physiographic Divisions
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What is the meaning and origin of the name 'Karnataka'?
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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…
State the geographical location and extent of Karnataka.
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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…
Name all the neighboring states and water bodies surrounding Karnataka.
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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…
What are the three main physical divisions of Karnataka?
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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…
Describe the characteristics and features of Karnataka's Coastal Plain.
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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…
What is Malnad and what are its key characteristics?
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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.
List the major peaks in Karnataka and identify the highest peak.
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Major peaks (all in Chikkamagaluru district): Mullaiyanagiri (1913m - highest in Karnataka), Kudremukh, Kalhattagiri, Rudragiri, Deveerammanagudda. Other peaks: Ballalarayanadurga, Mertigudda, Pushpag…
Name the important mountain passes in Western Ghats and their connections.
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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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- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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