Question

Answer the following questions briefly.
(i) What is the bhabar?
(ii) Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.
(iii) Which plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhyan ranges?
(iv) Name the island group of India having coral origin.
Distinguish between
(i) Bhangar and Khadar
Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of th
Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.
Give an account of the Northern Plains of India.
3. Write short notes on the following.
(i) The Indian Desert
(ii) The Central Highlands
(iii) The Island groups of India
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Answer 1

1). The Bhabar is a narrow belt about 8-10km wide running in East to west direction along the foot of the Shiwaliks of Himalayan Range with a remarkable continuity from the Indus to the Tista. The Bhabar belt is comparatively narrow in the east and extensive in the western and north-western hilly region.

2).the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south:

The Great or the Inner Himalayas or the Himadri, the Middle Himalayas or the Himachal, and the Outer Himalayas or the Shivaliks.

1) The Great or Inner Himalayas: This is the northernmost range and is also known as 'Himadri'. This is the most continuous range. It contains the loftiest peaks.

2) The Middle or Lesser Himalaya: Himalaya in north is classified as the Middle Himalaya, sometimes also called Himachal or Lower Himalaya.

3) The Outer Himalayas are known as the Shivalik ranges. These ranges are youngest of the Himalayan family.

3). The Malwa plateau lies between Aravali and Vindhya ranges. The Malwa Plateau basically refers to the volcanic upland north of the Vindhya Range. The Malwa region comprised a unique and separate political unit since the time of the ancient Malava Kingdom. The traditions in this region is mainly influenced by Rajasthani culture.

4). Name the island group of India having coral origin

Lakshadweep is the island group of India that has coral origin. These are coral islands located off the coast of the God’s own country Kerala. They are considered as kind of coral reefs that are known as Atolls which is circular or horse-shoe shaped reefs.

5). Difference between Bhangar and Khadar plains

5). Difference between Bhangar and Khadar plainsThe Bhangar Plains

These are older alluvial plain which represents upland alluvial tract.

These areas are well-drained and make it suitable for cultivation.

This area lies quiet above the flood limits of the neighbouring rivers.

The soil is rich in humus and it gives a high yield due to rich amount of minerals and humus in the soil.

It comprises of calcium carbonate nodules called ‘Kankars’ which are impure in nature.

The Khadar Plains

The new plains formed due to alluvial deposit along the course of the river.

Enriched and formed by fresh deposits of silt every year.

The Khadar land silt comprises of silt, mud, clay, and sand.

The Khadar lands are suitable for the cultivation of sugarcane, rice, wheat.

Name the major physical divisions of India.

The major physical divisions of India are

• The Himalayan Mountains
• The Northern Plains
• The Peninsular Plateau
• The Indian Desert
• The Coastal Plains
• The Islands

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