Location Extent And Physical Features

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Question
ICSEENIGE10004790

What is the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of Nepal ? 

Solution

Nepal is a landlocked country, located in the Himalayas. It lies between latitudes 26* and 31* N, and 80* and 88* E. It extends for about 800 kilometers east-west along its Himalayan axis and about 200 kilometers north-south.

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Question
ICSEENIGE10004791

Why is agriculture concentrated in East Pakistan and animal rearing in the Western part of Pakistan ?

Solution

Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus.

Question
ICSEENIGE10004792

Mention three benefits that we derive from the Western Ghats.

Solution

(i) The Western Ghats are highlands which are forested – forests.
(ii) They are the source of many rivers.
(iii) They obstuct the South-West Monsoons and induce rain for India.

Question
ICSEENIGE10004793

Name the following:

(i) The river which is known as the Ganga of the South.

(ii) The plateau in India which is rich in minerals.

(iii) The highest peak in South India.

Solution

(i) The Godavari.
(ii) Chota Nagpur Plateau.
(iii) Anaimudi.