Question 1

Q1: (i) Which one of the water bodies separates the Andaman from the Nicobar? (a) 11° Channel (b) Gulf of Mannar (c) 10° Channel (d) Andaman Sea

Accepted Answer

(c) 10° Channel The chapter states that the entire group of islands in the Bay of Bengal is divided into two broad categories: the Andaman in the north and the Nicobar in the south. It explicitly mentions, "They are separated by a waterbody which is called the Ten degree channel."

Question 2

Q2: (ii) On which of the following hill range is the 'Dodabeta' peak situated? (a) Nilgiri hills (b) Anaimalai hills (c) Cardamom hills (d) Nallamala hill...

Accepted Answer

(a) Nilgiri hills According to the text, 'Anaimudi' (2,695 m) is the highest peak of the Peninsular plateau and is located on the Anaimalai hills. The text then states that this is "followed by Dodabetta (2,637 m) on the Nilgiri hills." The Eastern and Western Ghats also meet at the Nilgiri hills.

Question 3

Q1: (i) If a person is to travel to Lakshadweep, from which coastal plain does he prefer and why?

Accepted Answer

A person travelling to Lakshadweep should prefer the Malabar Coast, which is part of the western coastal plain. The text states that the Lakshadweep islands are located 220-440 km off the Kerala coast. The Malabar Coast is the name for the coastal plain in Kerala, making it the closest and most conv...

Question 4

Q2: (ii) Where in India will you find a cold desert? Name some important ranges of this region.

Accepted Answer

India's cold desert is located in the northern part of the Himalayan mountains, in the region of Ladakh. While the text does not explicitly name the cold desert, the physical map of India provided in the chapter (Figure 2.2) shows important mountain ranges in this region, which include the Karakoram...

Question 5

Q3: (iii) Why is the western coastal plain is devoid of any delta?

Accepted Answer

The western coastal plain is devoid of deltas because it is a narrow, submerged coast. The rivers flowing west from the Western Ghats are short and swift. Their high velocity does not allow for the deposition of sediments at their mouths. Instead of forming deltas, they form estuaries before enterin...

Question 6

Q1: (i) Make a comparison of the island groups of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

Accepted Answer

The two major island groups of India show significant differences based on their origin, size, and topography.    Origin: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal are tectonic and volcanic in origin, considered an elevated portion of submarine mountains. In contrast, the Lakshadweep Isla...

Question 7

Q2: (ii) What are the important geomorphological features found in the river valley plains?

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The river valley plains, particularly the Northern Plains of India, exhibit distinct geomorphological features formed by alluvial deposits. From north to south, these are:    Bhabar: A narrow belt at the foothills of the Shiwaliks where rivers deposit heavy rocks and boulders, and streams often disa...

Question 8

Q3: (iii) If you move from Badrinath to Sunderbans delta along the course of the river Ganga, what major geomorphological features will you come across?

Accepted Answer

A journey along the river Ganga from Badrinath to the Sunderbans delta would showcase the river's transition through its three stages—youthful, mature, and old. 1.  Youthful Stage (Himalayas): Near its source at Badrinath, the Ganga is a fast-flowing river in its youthful stage. The landscape is dom...

Question 9

Q1: (i) Make a list of major Himalayan peaks from the west to the east with the help of an atlas.

Accepted Answer

As per an atlas, some of the major Himalayan peaks arranged from west to east are: 1.  Nanga Parbat (in the Pakistan-administered Kashmir region) 2.  K2 (Godwin-Austen) (in the Karakoram range) 3.  Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand, India) 4.  Dhaulagiri (Nepal) 5.  Annapurna (Nepal) 6.  Mount Everest (Nepal-...

Question 10

Q2: (ii) Identify the major landforms of your state and analyse the major economic activity practised by the people in each landform.

Accepted Answer

This answer is subjective and will vary depending on the state. Below is an example for the state of Uttar Pradesh. Major Landforms in Uttar Pradesh: 1.  The Gangetic Plain: This is the most dominant landform, covering the majority of the state. It is a vast, flat, and fertile alluvial plain formed...

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