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GeographyClass 6All

Why is Lakshadweep known as coral island?

Ans. Lakshadweep islands are located in Arabian Sea. These islands are formed when the living polyps die and their skeletons are left. Other polyps grow on top of hard skeletons which grow higher and higher thus coral islands are formed.

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Mention the important features of the three main Himalayan ranges.

The important features of the three main Himalayan regions are: Greater Himalayas: These mountains are also called the Himadri. These are highest of all mountains. They run from Indus to Brahmaputra. The highest peak is Mt. Everest (8848m). Others are Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, and Nanda Devi etc. The Lesser Himalayas: These are also called Middle Himalayas or Himachal Himalayas. All the hill stations are situated on this range. Shiwalik Ranges: These are the outer Himalayas. The average height of these ranges is about 1200metres.

GeographyClass 6All

Which two rivers fall into the Arabian Sea?

Two rivers that fall into the Arabian Sea are: Narmada River Tapti River

GeographyClass 6All

Name the three seas which surround the Indian peninsula.

. The Indian peninsula is surrounded by Arabian Sea in the west, Bay of Bengal in the east and by Indian Ocean in the south.

GeographyClass 6All

Which parallel of latitude divides India in to almost two equal parts?

Ans. Tropic of Cancer (23o30’N) divides India into two equal parts.

GeographyClass 6All

Which is the highest Himalayan peak in India?

Kanchenjunga is the highest Himalayan Peak of the world.

GeographyClass 6All

What are Corals Islands?

Ans. Corals are Skeleton of tiny marine animals Polyps. When the living polyps die, their skeletons are left. Other polyps grow on the top of the hard skeleton which grows higher and higher, thus forming coral islands.

GeographyClass 6All

Which two states in India share the common capital?

Haryana and Punjab

GeographyClass 6All

How many Union Territories and States are there in India?

Ans. There are 28 states and 7 union Territories in India.

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Name the major physical divisions of India.

There are four major physical divisions: The Great Himalayas The Northern Plains Peninsular Plateau The Coastal Plains and Islands

GeographyClass 6All

Define the term delta. Give one example of Delta.

Ans. It is an area of land formed at the mouth of the river. The Ganga and Brahmaputra form the world’s largest delta, the Sunderban delta.

GeographyClass 6All

What do understand by alluvial deposits?

These are very fine soils, brought by rivers and deposited in the river basins.

GeographyClass 6All

What do you mean by the term Tributary?

Ans. A river or stream which contributes its water to a main river by discharging it into main river from other side.

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Define the term Lagoon.

Ans. Lagoon is a shallow trench of water, partly or completely separated from sea by a narrow strip of land.

GeographyClass 6All

Name the seven countries that share land boundaries with India

Ans. The seven countries that share land boundaries with India are: Sri Lanka Pakistan Bangladesh China Bhutan Myanmar Nepal

GeographyClass 6All

Define the term Peninsula.

Ans The peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

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What is the extent of India in terms of latitude and longitude?

Ans. India extends from north to south between 8o 4’N and 37o6’N latitudes, from west to east India extends between 68o7’E and 97o25’E longitude.

GeographyClass 6All

What is the position of India in terms of population in the world?

Ans. India is the second most populous country of the world after China.

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Give the east-west extent of India.

Ans. The east-west extent of India from Arunachal Pradesh to Kuchchh is about 2,900 km.

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Give the north-south extent of India.

Ans. The north-south extent of India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari is about 3,200km.

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