Question

INDIA PHYSICAL ENVIRONME
this region.
delta?
(in) Where in India will you find a cold desert? Name some important ranges of
(iii) Why is the western coastal plain is devoid of any
Answer the following questions in not more than 125 words.
(1) Make a comparison of the island groups of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of
Bengal
(ii) What are the important geomorphological features found in the river valley
plains?
(ii) If you move from Badrinath to Sunderbans delta along the course of the
river Ganga, what major geomorphological features will you come across?
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Answer 1

Answer:

• The river valley plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the rivers. The important geomorphological features found in the river valley plains are: Bhabar is a narrow belt ranging between 8-10 km parallel to the Shiwalik foothills at the break-up of the slope.