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Physical Features Of India
Describe the Regional divisions of Himalayas demarcated by river valleys.
The Regional divisions of Himalayas demarcated by river valleys:
(i)The part of Himalayas lying between Indus and Satluj has been traditionally known as Punjab Himalaya but it is also known regionally as Kashmir and Himachal Himalaya from west to east respectively.
(ii)The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as Kumaon Himalayas.
(iii)The Kali and Tista rivers demarcate the Nepal Himalayas and the part lying between Tista and Dihang rivers is known as Assam Himalayas.
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What are tectonic Plates?
Which continents of today were part of Gondwana land?
What is Bhabar?
Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from North to South.
Distinguish between:
Converging and diverging tectonic plates.
Distinguish between:
Bhangar and Khadar.
Distinguish between:
Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
Describe how the Himalayas were formed?
Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.
Give an account of the Northern Plains of India.
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