100+ Physiography and Drainage Questions and Answers - 2

Question: 6

What are the Islands of India?

There are two Island groups in India. They are

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.

The Lakshadweep, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands in the Arabian Sea.

Question: 7

What are the two major physiographic divisions of India?

The two major physiographic divisions of India are

Peninsular India and

Extra Peninsular India

Question: 8

Write a short note on the Aravalli Ranges?

Aravalli Ranges are in the northwest of Malwa Plateau.

At one time, the Aravalli hills were loftier than the Himalayas.

But primarily due to erosion they have now become hills of 500 meters only.

The highest peak on the Aravalli hills is Mount Abu.

Question: 9

Which are the rivers that originate in the Himalayas?

The river Ganges and its tributaries, Yamuna, Kosi and Hooghy and

The river Indus and Brahma Putra all originate on the Himalayas.

Question: 10

Write about the Islands of the Arabian Sea?

The Lakshadweep, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands are found close to Kerala in the Arabian Sea.

There are lagoons and coral reefs along these lands.