Physiography Of India — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies
Summary of Physiography Of India for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Social Studies syllabus.
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Overview
Physiography of India explains the major physical divisions of the country, the features of its landforms, and the way rivers and coasts shape life. India is a land of great topographical diversity, with mountains, plains, plateaus, deserts, coastal plains, and islands. Its location, relief, and dra
Key Concepts
India extends between 8°4′N and 37°6′N
India extends between 8°4′N and 37°6′N latitudes and 68°7′E and 97°25′E longitudes. It lies entirely in the northern hemisphere and eastern hemisphere
India is surrounded by water on
India is surrounded by water on three sides: the Arabian Sea in the west, the Bay of Bengal in the east, and the Indian Ocean in the south. It shares
India is divided into 28 states
India is divided into 28 states and 8 union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India, while Delhi is the capital of the Union Territory of Delhi
India has six major physical divisions
India has six major physical divisions: the Northern Mountains, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Indian Desert, the Coastal Plains, an
The Himalayas are young fold mountains
The Himalayas are young fold mountains and the highest mountain range in the world. They run for about 2500 km and are divided into three parallel ran
Learning Objectives
- Describe the location of India in terms of latitude and longitude.
- Explain the relative location of India and its locational significance.
- Identify the states and union territories of India.
- Describe the major physical divisions of India.
- Compare the Himalayan and Peninsular drainage systems.
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