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    The document summarizes key physical features of India, including mountains ranges like the Himalayas and rivers. It describes the Himalayas as located in northern India and bordered by other ranges, with the northernmost range being the Greater Himalayas also known as the Himadri range. It notes that the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers form the world's largest delta where they meet in the Bay of Bengal.

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    3.

    India : Physical features Part I

    Lesson 3 Class Notes

    I. Keywords

    1. glacier

    2. valley

    3. orchard

    4. tributary

    5. delta

    6. irrigation

    II. Short Answers

    1. What is the location and extent of the Himalayas?

    Ans: The Himalayan Range is present in the northern part of our country. This range is
    bordered by the Karakoram and Hindukush ranges in the north-west, the Tibetan
    Plateau in the north, and the Indo - Gangetic Plain in the south.

    2. Which is the northernmost range of the Himalayas? By which other name is it also
    known?

    Ans: The northern most range of the Himalayas is the Greater Himalayas. It is also
    known as the Himadri range.

    3. Name any four mountain peaks situated in the Himalayas.

    Ans : Mt Everest, Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat and Nanda Devi.

    4. How does the Shiwalik Range differ from the Himadri Range?

    Ans:

    Himadri Range Shiwalik Range

    i) It is covered with snow It is made up of mud, sandstone


    throughout the year. and soft rocks.

    ii) It is not suitable to grow It is well suited for growing crops.


    crops.

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    5. List the states covered by the Purvanchal Range.

    Ans: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya and


    Mizoram.

    6. Which two rivers form the world’s largest delta?

    Ans: Rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra together form the world’s largest delta, the
    Ganga –Brahmaputra delta.

    Long Answers

    1. Describe the course of river Ganga till it forms a delta with Brahmaputra.

    Ans: River Ganga begins from Gangotri Glacier.

    It is joined by many tributaries like Yamuna, Gomti and Son.

    It enters West Bengal and splits into two.

    Padma Hooghly

    River Ganga finally joins Brahmaputra.

    Forms a delta at the mouth of the Bay of Bengal.

    2. Why do you think the Himalayas are not densely populated? Give reasons for your
    answer.

     The Upper Himalayas remain covered with snow throughout the year and it is
    not possible for humans to survive.

     In the Middle and Lower Himalayas, it is difficult to build hous e s and roads.

     There are not many occupations available for the people living in the
    mountains.

    Therefore, the Himalayas are not densely populated.

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