Q: Write a brief note on the Peninsular Plateau.
A: . The Indian plateau is also known as the peninsular plateau as it
is surrounded by
the sea on three sides. It is mainly composed of the old crystalline,
hard igneous and metamorphic rock. Large amounts of metallic and non
metallic mineral resources are found in the Indian plateau. The
peninsular plateau consists of two broad divisions namely, the central
high lands and the Deccan Plateau.
Prominent plateaus here are Malwa plateau on the western side and
towards the east there is the Chota Nagpur plateau. In comparison to
the Gangetic plains the plateau region is dry. The rivers are not
perennial. . The irrigation for the second crop depends on deep tube
wells and tanks.
Identify rivers that flow in the Northern side of central high lands.
Chota Nagpur plateau is rich in mineral resources. The portion of
peninsular plateau lying to the south of Narmada, a triangular
landmass is called the Deccan plateau.
Q: What are the differences between the relief of the Himalayan region
and the Peninsular plateau?
A: . Large amount of metallic and non metallic mineral resources are
found in Peninsular plateau. Famous valleys and hill stations are
there in the Himalayan region. Himalayan rivers are perennial,
peninsular rivers are seasonal.
Himalayas are covered with snow and glaciers, while in peninsular
plateau, there are no glaciers and snow fall. The Peninsular plateau
is generally composed of old crystalline rocks and hard igneous and
metamorphic rocks. The Himalayas are composed of sedimentary rocks
which have been folded.
Q: What are the 3 parts of the Coastal Plains?
A: The three parts of the Coastal Plains are
1. Konkan Coast is in Maharashtra and Goa.
2. Canara coast is in Karnataka.
3. Malabar Coast is the southern part mostly in Kerala.
10th Social Important Questions - New Syllabus for AP and Telangana
Q: What are the reasons for high density of population in the
Indo-Gangetic plain?
A: Indo-Gangetic plains have high density of population because of
various reasons. The plains have fertile and alluvial soils, flat
surface, slow moving perennial rivers. Favourable climate is also
there.
These plains have a close network of roads and railways which has led
to large-scale industrialization and urbanization. Agriculture is the
basic occupation and so more people settled there. Many tributaries of
the rivers Ganga and Sindhu flow in these plains. Small streams also
appear here.
Q: What is the role of the Himalayas in influencing the climatic
conditions of India?
A: The Himalayas play a very significant role in influencing the
climatic conditions of India. These Himalayas protect the great plains
of India from the cold winds of central Asia. The Himalayas are the
reason for summer rains and monsoon type climate in regions that are
beyond the Western Ghats of India.
If Himalayas were not there, India would have remained drier. The
Himalayan rivers have a perennial flow depending upon the glaciers.
They make the plains very fertile by bringing a lot of silt.
Q: What are the six major relief features?
A: 1. The Himalayas
2. The Indo Gangetic Plain
3. The Peninsular Plateau
4. The Coastal Plains
5. The Desert 6. The Islands.
Indo-Gangetic plain?
A: Indo-Gangetic plains have high density of population because of
various reasons. The plains have fertile and alluvial soils, flat
surface, slow moving perennial rivers. Favourable climate is also
there.
These plains have a close network of roads and railways which has led
to large-scale industrialization and urbanization. Agriculture is the
basic occupation and so more people settled there. Many tributaries of
the rivers Ganga and Sindhu flow in these plains. Small streams also
appear here.
Q: What is the role of the Himalayas in influencing the climatic
conditions of India?
A: The Himalayas play a very significant role in influencing the
climatic conditions of India. These Himalayas protect the great plains
of India from the cold winds of central Asia. The Himalayas are the
reason for summer rains and monsoon type climate in regions that are
beyond the Western Ghats of India.
If Himalayas were not there, India would have remained drier. The
Himalayan rivers have a perennial flow depending upon the glaciers.
They make the plains very fertile by bringing a lot of silt.
Q: What are the six major relief features?
A: 1. The Himalayas
2. The Indo Gangetic Plain
3. The Peninsular Plateau
4. The Coastal Plains
5. The Desert 6. The Islands.
10th Class Social Studies - India - Relief Features Important Points
India is located in the Northern Hemisphere of the globe. The main
land of the country lies between 8° 4' N and 37° 6' N latitude and 68°
7' and 97° 25' East longitude.
1) The location of India provides its vast diversity in climatic conditions.
The Himalayas comprise three parallel ranges. They are the greater
Himalayas, the Lesser Himalayas and the Shivaliks.
2) The famous valley of Kashmir, the Kangra and Kulu are located in
the Lesser Himalayas.
3) The Indian Peninsula was a part of Gondwana land.
4) The rivers Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra and their tributaries resulted
in formation of northern plain.
5) The Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, the Beas and the Sutlej are the
tributaries of river Indus.
6) Chota Nagpur Plateau is rich in minerals.
7) Lakes Chilka in Odisha and Kolleru, Pulicat in Andhra Pradesh are
on the Eastern coast.
8) Deccan Plateau is a triangular landmass lies to the south of the
Narmada river.
9) Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and Nilgiris form Western, Eastern and
Southern boundaries of Deccan Plateau.
10) Andaman and Nicobar islands are stretched in Bay of Bengal and
Lakshadweep islands in the Arabian Sea.
land of the country lies between 8° 4' N and 37° 6' N latitude and 68°
7' and 97° 25' East longitude.
1) The location of India provides its vast diversity in climatic conditions.
The Himalayas comprise three parallel ranges. They are the greater
Himalayas, the Lesser Himalayas and the Shivaliks.
2) The famous valley of Kashmir, the Kangra and Kulu are located in
the Lesser Himalayas.
3) The Indian Peninsula was a part of Gondwana land.
4) The rivers Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra and their tributaries resulted
in formation of northern plain.
5) The Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, the Beas and the Sutlej are the
tributaries of river Indus.
6) Chota Nagpur Plateau is rich in minerals.
7) Lakes Chilka in Odisha and Kolleru, Pulicat in Andhra Pradesh are
on the Eastern coast.
8) Deccan Plateau is a triangular landmass lies to the south of the
Narmada river.
9) Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and Nilgiris form Western, Eastern and
Southern boundaries of Deccan Plateau.
10) Andaman and Nicobar islands are stretched in Bay of Bengal and
Lakshadweep islands in the Arabian Sea.
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