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Q1. What is the name of the mountain range that acts as a natural barrier in the northern part of India? (1 Mark)
Q2. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Thar Desert? (1 Mark)
(i) Dense forests
(ii) Vast stretch of golden dunes
(iii) Heavy rainfall
(iv) Snow-covered peaks
Q3. Fill in the blank:
The _______ Plateau is a vast area of flat highlands bordered by the Western and Eastern Ghats. (1 Mark)
Q4. Which water body surrounds the Lakshadweep Islands? (1 Mark)
(i) Bay of Bengal
(ii) Indian Ocean
(iii) Arabian Sea
(iv) Andaman Sea
Q5. What is the name of the only active volcano in India? (1 Mark)
Q6. Define the term 'peninsula' and name the major peninsular plateau of India. (2 Marks)
Q7. Name any two major river systems of the Gangetic Plains and mention one way they support human life. (2 Marks)
Q8. What is a cold desert? Name one example in India. (2 Marks)
Q9. Explain how the Himalayas influence the climate and water resources of India. (3 Marks)
Q10. Describe the role of the Aravalli Hills in shaping the geography of northwestern India. (3 Marks)
Q11. Why is the Western Ghats considered a biodiversity hotspot? (3 Marks)
Q12. Explain the significance of India’s coastline and describe the key differences between the West Coast and East Coast. (5 Marks)
Q13. Discuss the major geographical regions of India and explain how they contribute to the country’s diversity. (5 Marks)
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