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प्रश्न
Name any two standard geological eras, along with their duration.
उत्तर
1. Pre-Cambrian over 570 million years old.
2. Paleozoic (245-570 million years old)
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Briefly explain the geological evolution of the Himalayas.
Give reasons for the following
(i) There is a dense network of railways over the North Indian Plains.
(ii) Peninsular Plateau has a high proportion of metalled roads.
(iii) A good transport network promotes industrial development.
Answer the following question:
The figure below represents a topographic section from the Himalayas to the Peninsular region. Identify any two of the features marked A, B, C, and D.
Answer the following question.
Give three differences between the Western and the Eastern Himalayas.
Answer the following question:
Briefly explain the geological evolution of the peninsular plateau.
Mention any two characteristics features of the Himalayas.
Study the sketch map given below and answer the questions that follow:
- State the direction of the movement of the jetstreams A and B in the Indian region. Give reasons for the same.
- How do the jetstreams A and B influence the Indian climate?
Assertion: The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of tectonic plates.
Reason: Indian plate moved northwards and pushed beneath the Eurasian Plate leading to the compression of sediments in the Tethys Sea.
India is referred to as a sub-continent. Justify.
How is the Himalayan River system different from the Peninsular River system?
