1. Give a short description about the three ranges of the Himalayas?
2. Name the most populous state in India. Give reasons why it is the most populous state?
3. Distinguish between the Eastern and the Western coastal plains?
4.Explain the features of the Peninsular plateau (four points).
5.How does the northern plain contribute to the economy of India?
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The following points may help you:
a. The Great Himalayas are basically the young fold mountains that have come into existence because of convection currents and compressional forces. The mountains are the highest mountain ranges of the World.
b. These mountain ranges are parallel and consist of three parallel ranges namely Himadri,Himachal or lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks.
c. Highest peaks are located in the Himadri range,
d. In the Himachal range, important hill stations are located .
e. Shiwalik is the lower most range and have an altitude of 900 to 1100 metres.
2. The most populous state in India as per Census 2011 is Uttar Pradesh.
a. Major part of the state lies in Gangetic plains
b.Plains are characterised by flat levelled land as a result is easy to construct houses, road networks etc.
c. Generally, plains have a fertile land which is suited for cultivation.
d. The climate of the state also make its conducive for people to reside,
3.
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a. The Great Himalayas are basically the young fold mountains that have come into existence because of convection currents and compressional forces. The mountains are the highest mountain ranges of the World.
b. These mountain ranges are parallel and consist of three parallel ranges namely Himadri,Himachal or lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks.
c. Highest peaks are located in the Himadri range,
d. In the Himachal range, important hill stations are located .
e. Shiwalik is the lower most range and have an altitude of 900 to 1100 metres.
2. The most populous state in India as per Census 2011 is Uttar Pradesh.
a. Major part of the state lies in Gangetic plains
b.Plains are characterised by flat levelled land as a result is easy to construct houses, road networks etc.
c. Generally, plains have a fertile land which is suited for cultivation.
d. The climate of the state also make its conducive for people to reside,
3.
| Eastern coastal plains | Western coastal plains |
| a. They are broader than the west . | They are narrow |
| b. It runs along Bay of Bengal. | It is between the western ghats and Arabian sea |
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