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प्रश्न
India is referred to as a sub-continent. Justify.
उत्तर
The reason India is called a subcontinent is:
- India's topography is diverse, mirroring the various terrains of a continent, ranging from the Himalayas to the north to coastal plains and deserts.
- The diversity of the nation's customs, languages, and ethnic groups is representative of that seen throughout a continent.
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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.
Explain the formation of Himalayas with reference to the theory of Plate Tectonics.
Mention any two characteristic features of the Peninsular Plateau of India.
(i) Where is the New Mangalore Port located?
(ii) What is the chief importance of this port?
Name the following :
A pilgrimage center in Himachal Pradesh.
Name the following :
A historic place in Rajasthan.
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.
How is the Himalayan River system different from the Peninsular River system?
