3. Answer the following questions. Do
(a) Name the physical features of India.
(b) Name the three main ranges of the Himalayas.
(c) Name any three rivers that flow through the Northern Plains. .
(d) What is the other name of the Great Indian Desert?
(e) Name the two major island groups of India.
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1. The Himalayan Mountains.
The Northern Plains.
Indian Desert.
Peninsular Plateau.
Coastal Plains.
Islands.
2. Three major geographical entities, the Himadri (greater Himalaya), Himanchal (lesser Himalaya) and the Shiwaliks (outer Himalaya) extending almost uninterrupted throughout its length, are separated by major geological fault lines.
3. The northern plain of India is formed by three river systems, i.e. the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra; along with their tributaries. The northern plains are the largest alluvial tract of the world
4. Thar Desert, also called Great Indian Desert,
5. There are two major island groups in India – one in the Bay of Bengal and the other in the Arabian Sea.
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Explanation:
(a)The Himalayan Mountains.
The Northern Plains.
Indian Desert.
Peninsular Plateau.
Coastal Plains.
Islands.
(b) The Himadri (greater Himalaya), Himanchal (lesser Himalaya), and the Shiwaliks (outer Himalaya) extending almost uninterrupted throughout its length are separated by major geological fault lines.
(c) The northern plain of India is formed by three river systems, i.e. the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra; along with their tributaries. The northern plains are the largest alluvial tract of the world. These plains extend approximately 3200 km from west to east.
(d) Thar Desert
(e) There are two major island groups in India – one in the Bay of Bengal and the other in the Arabian Sea.