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Physiography Of India

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

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Topics in Physiography Of India

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1. Location of India

  • India's mainland extends between 8°4′N and 37°6′N and 68°7′E and 97°25′E.
  • The north-south extent is 3214 km and the east-west extent is 2933 km.
  • India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere.
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2. States and Union Territories

  • India has 28 states and 8 union territories.
  • New Delhi is the capital of India, while Delhi is the capital of the Union Territory Delhi.
  • Chandigarh is the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab, and also a Union Territory.
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3. Major Physical Divisions of India

  • India is divided into six physical divisions: the Northern Mountains, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Indian Desert, the Coastal Plains, and the Islands.
  • Topography means the natural features of a place.
  • Terrain means an area of land with a particular type of physical feature.
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4. The Northern Mountains

  • The Northern Mountain region is divided into three groups: the Himalayas, the Trans-Himalayan ranges, and the Purvanchal hills.
  • The Himalayas are young fold mountains and form the highest mountain range in the world.
  • The Himalayas run for about 2500 km, with width varying from 400 km in the west to 150 km in the east.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Physiography of India

Location of IndiaStates and Union TerritoriesPhysical Divisions of IndiaNorthern MountainsHimalayasNorthern PlainsPeninsular PlateauIndian Desert

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Key topics in Physiography Of India include Physical Divisions of India - Concept Overview, Physiography of India - Complete Overview, India's Physical Divisions - Complete Overview. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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