Notre Dame Academy

Class IV
Subject: Social Studies
Chapter 9. India – Physical Division

I. Answer the following questions.

1. Why are the Himalayas important to us?

Ans: The Himalayas act as a wall along the northern boundary of India. They protect us
from the cold winds coming from the north. The rivers that originate in the Himalayas
provide water for irrigation and other uses. These rivers bring down silt and make the
Northern Plains fertile.

2. Why are the Northern Plains so fertile?

Ans: The Northern Plains is extremely fertile owing to the heavy silt deposits left by rivers
that flow through this region.

3. Which is the most densely populated region in India?

Ans: Northern Plains is the most densely populated region in India.

4. How is the Western Coastal Plains divided?

Ans: The western coastal plains are divided into two main parts: northern part is called the
Konkan Coast and the southern part is called the Malabar Coast.

5. Name the two island groups of India.

Ans: Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands are two island groups of
India.

II. Fill in the blanks.

1. The Southern plateau extents from the South of the Northern Plains up to
Kanniyakumari.

2.The word ‘Himalayas’ means the abode of snow.

3. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in the Bay of Bengal.

4. The Southern Plateau is also known as Deccan plateau.

5. The Southern Plateau is bordered by hilly regions called Ghats on the

western and eastern sides.

6. The northern part of the Western Coastal Plain is called the Konkan Coast.

7. The Southern part of the Western Coastal Plain is called the Malabar Coast.

8. Mumbai is called the commercial or financial capital of India.

9. Narmada and Kaveri are the main rivers that flow in the plateau region.