MAHATMA
(Affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi)
Name: Geography Sec :
Std : VI Study Material Date:
Chapter – 6 : India - Our Country
I. Keywords:
1. Himalayas
2. Arabian sea
3. Bay of Bengal
4. Afghanistan
5. Countries
6. Vindhya range
7. Aravalli range
8. Nilgiris
9. Sahyadri
10. Himadri
II. Key Concepts:
1. Sundarbans Delta: It is the world’s largest delta. It is triangular. It is an area of land
formed at the mouth of the river.
2. Tributary: A river of stream which contributes its water to a main river by discharging
it into main river from either side.
3. Corals: They are the skeletons of tiny marine animals called polyps.
III. Very Short Answers:
1. Name the two major rivers which falls into Arabian sea?
Ans: River Narmada and River Tapti are the two major rivers which falls into
Arabian sea.
2. What is Peninsula?
Ans: It is a piece of land surrounded by water on all the three sides.
3. What does Himalayas mean?
Ans: Himalaya means the abode of snow (Him + alaya)
4. What is the east - west extent of India?
Ans: The east west extent from Arunachal Pradesh to Kutch is about 2900 km.
5. What is the north - south extent of India?
Ans: The north - south extent from Kashmir to Kanyakumari is about 3,200 km.
6. Name the major season experienced in India.
Cold weather season (winter)
Hot weather season (summer)
Southwest monsoon season (rainy)
Season of retreating monsoon (autumn)
7. Why are forests necessary?
They provide us timber for furniture.
Plants release oxygen that we breathe.
They are the natural habitat for the wildlife.
IV. Mind Map:
Create a mind map on the major physical division of India.
Major physical division of India
Mountains Great Indian Desert Coastal plains
The Himalayas three Lies to the Western ghats in
Ranges. western part of west & Eastern
Northermost range the country ghats in east
is Himadri Sandy stretch of Fertile deltas are
Middle range is land formed
Himachal. Rainfall is less.
Shiwalik lies in the
southernmost range.
The Peninsular plateau Islands Two group
The Northern Indian of islands are an
plains Triangular in shape
The relief is highly integral part of the
Lies to the south of country
himalayas uneven
Aravalli hills in Lakshadweep
They are fertile Andaman
regions. Thick North west of India.
This plateau is rich Nicobar island
population is found.
in coal and iron ore.
V. Map Questions:
In the political map of India
Mark all the states with their Capital.
Mark the Union Territories.
Neighbouring Countries of India.
Three oceans that surrounds India in the south.
In the India River map
Mark the three ranges of Himalayas.
Ans: Himadri, Himachal, Shivalik.
Which plains lies to the south of Himalayas?
Ans: Northern Indian plains.
Which desert lies in the western part of India?
Ans: Great Indian Desert.
Mark the Deccan plateau, Vindhya range, Aravalli range and Satpura range.
Mark the river Narmada and river Tapti.
Mark the four rivers that drain into Bay of Bengal.
Ans: Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, Kaveri.
Mark the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
Name the rivers where Sundarbans delta is formed.
Ans: River Ganga and River Brahmaputra.
In the world map
Mark the seven Continents and five Oceans.
VI. Short Answers:
1. How are oral Islands formed?
Ans: Corals are skeletons of very small marine animals called polyps. When the
living polyps die, their skeletons are left. Other polyps grow on top of the hard
skeleton which grows higher and higher, thus forming the coral islands.
2. Describe the geographical extent of India.
Ans: India has an area of about 3.28 million sq. km. The north-south extent from
Kashmir to Kanyakumari is about 3200 km. And the east-west extent from
Arunachal Pradesh to Kutch is about 2900 km. The lofty mountains, the Great
Indian Desert, the Northern Plains, the uneven plateau surface and the costs and
islands present a diversity of landforms.
3. What do you know about the boundaries of India? Explain in brief.
Ans: Our country has a vast geographical expanse. In the north, it is bound by the
lofty Himalayas. In the west, lies the Arabian Sea, in the east, it is bound by the
Bay of Bengal and in the south lies the Indian Ocean.
4. Mention the political and administrative divisions of India.
Ans: India is a vast country. Hence, for administrative purposes, it is divided into
28 states and 7 Union Territories. New Delhi is the capital of India. The formation
of states has been made on the basis of languages. Rajasthan is the largest state
while Goa is the smallest state in terms of area. These states have been further
divided into districts.
5. Write a short note on the coastal plains of India.
Ans: The coastal plains lie to the West of the Western Ghats and the East of Eastern
Ghats. The Western coastal plains are narrow while the Eastern coastal plains are
much broader. There are several fast-flowing rivers such as Mahanadi, Godavari,
Krishna, and Kaveri. These rivers have formed fertile deltas at their mouth.
6. State the seasons which have been recognized in India. Also mention their periods.
And: Broadly, four major seasons are recognized in India.
Seasons Their period
1. Cold weather season (Winter) December to February
2. Hot weather season (summer) March to May
3. Southwest monsoon season (Rainy) June to September
4. Season of Retreating Monsoon October to November
[Link] Answers:
1. Describe the major physical division of India.
Ans: India has a diverse physical feature, such as mountains, plateaus, plains,
coasts and islands.
i) The Himalayas stand sentinels in the north. The Himalayan mountains are
divided into three mail parallel ranges. The northernmost is the Great
Himalaya or Himadri. The world’s highest peaks are located in this range.
Middle Himalayas or Himachal lies to the south of Himadri. The Shivalik is
the southernmost range.
ii) The Northern Indian Plains. They lie to the south of the Himalayas. They are
usually level and flat. These fertile regions and the suitable for cultivation.
Thick population is found here.
iii) The Great Indian Desert. It lies to the western part of the country. It is a sandy
stretch of land. Rainfall is very poor, hence very little vegetation is found here.
iv) The Peninsular Plateau. It is triangle in shape. It lies to the south of the
northern plains. Its relief is highly uneven. Numerous hill ranges and valleys
are found here. Aravalli hills lies to the north-west side. The Vindhyas and the
Satpuras are other important ranges. The Narmada and Tapi flow through these
ranges. This plateau is rich in minerals like coal and iron ore.
v) Coastal Plains. They lie to the West of the Western Ghats and East of the
Eastern Ghats. The rivers Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri (all east
flowing rivers) fall into the Bay of Bengal. They have formed fertile deltas at
their mouth.
vi) Islands. Two groups of islands are an integral part of the country.
Lakshadweep islands are located in the Arabian Sea while Andaman and
Nicobar Islands lie to the south-east of the Indian mainland in the Bay of
Bengal.
2. Distinguish between a National Park and a Sanctuary.
A National Park A Sanctuary
1. A National Park is a reserved A sanctuary is a reserved area where
area where wild animals are endangered species are preserved and
preserved in their natural setting. developed.
2. The purpose of setting up of The purpose of a sanctuary is to
national parks is to preserve preserve endangered animals and birds.
natural vegetation, natural,
beauty and wildlife.
3. At present there are 83 national Almost every state and union territory
parks in the country. have sanctuaries. At present there are
447 sanctuaries in India.
4. Kanha, Corbett National Park are Sariska bird sanctuary is a good
good examples of national parks. example of a sanctuary.
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