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Physical Features of India
Social Science (2025-26) · CBSE Class 9 · English Medium · 18 questions and answers
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- Q: What is Gondwanaland?
- A: Gondwanaland was the ancient southern part of the supercontinent Pangaea that included the landmass of Peninsular India.
- Q: Name the major physiographic divisions of India.
- A: The Himalayan Mountains, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Indian Desert, the Coastal Plains and the Islands.
- Q: What are the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas from north to south?
- A: The Himadri (Great Himalayas), the Himachal (Lesser Himalayas) and the Shiwaliks (Outer Himalayas).
- Q: Which is the northernmost and highest range of the Himalayas?
- A: The Himadri or Great Himalayas, which contains the loftiest peaks and is perennially snow-covered.
- Q: What are Duns?
- A: Duns are longitudinal valleys lying between the Lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks, such as Dehra Dun and Kotli Dun.
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