Question

Each physiographic region of India complements the other and makes the country richer in its natural resources. Justify this statement with five examples.

CBSE Class IX Social Science LA (5 Marks)

Answer 1

Importance of diverse physical features of India is as follows :

(i) The northern mountains are the major sources of water and forest wealth.

(ii)               The northern plains are the granaries of the country. They provide the base for early civilizations.

(iii)             The plateau is a storehouse of minerals which has played a crucial role in the industrialization of the country.

(iv)              The coastal region and island groups provide sites for fishing and port activities.

(v)               The deserts are the storehouse of solar energy.

Answer 2

1) The mountains are the major source of water and forest wealth.

2) The northern plains are the granaries of the country and thus provide source for early civilization.

3) The plateaus are the storehouse of minerals which has played a crucial role in the industrialization of the country.

4) The coastal region and island groups provide sites for fishing and port activities.

5) Thus,others makes the country rich in natural resources.