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Question
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With reference to the Western Ghats, answer the following questions : 

i. What is another name for them ?

ii. Give two characteristics features of this relief division. 

Solution

i. Sahyadries.
ii. a. It stands like a continuous wall and can be crossed through passes only b. It has structural unity. 

Question
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What are badlands? Name one river draining the badlands of India.

Solution

Badland are the regions in Malwa plateau which has been dissected in deep ravines and gullies and have become unfit for cultivation. 

Question
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i. Name the oldest relief division of India ?

ii. How does the division differ from the Northern mountains in composition and period of formation ?

Solution

i. Peninsular Plateau 
ii. Peninsular plateaus has been formed mainly in the Gondwana period where as the northern plains have been formed in the tertiary period. 

Question
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a. Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' ? Why ?


b. Name any two tributaries of this river. 

Solution

a. Godavari - Because of its large size and extent. 

b. Penganga & Wainganga.