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Subjective Test Paper - Our Country - India

Our Country - India QA Test (1)

Subjective Test

Question 1 ( 2.0 marks)

Mention two features of the rivers Narmada and Tapi.

Solution:
Any two features of the rivers Narmada and Tapi are: i. They flow through the ranges of Vindhyas and Satpura. ii. They flow in the direction from east to west and drain into the Arabian Sea whereas rest of the rivers of India drain into the Bay of Bengal.

Question 2 ( 2.0 marks)

What is the locational extent of India?

Solution:

India is located in the Northern Hemisphere. The locational extent of the country from south to north is between 84N and 376 N latitudes. The extent is between 687E and 9725E longitudes.

Question 3 ( 2.0 marks)

How are coral islands formed? Give an example of a coral island.

Solution:
Coral islands are made up of skeletons of tiny marine animals known as polyps. New polyps grow higher and higher on the coral remains of dead polyps ultimately takes shape of coral islands. Lakshadweep islands of India are examples of coral islands.

Question 4 ( 2.0 marks)

What are the characteristics of the Ghat regions?

Solution:

The Ghats are elevated mountains that border the peninsular plateau of India. The Western Ghats or Sahyadris form the boundary of the plateau in the w Eastern Ghats are situated in the eastern boundary of the plateau. The Western Ghats are continuous but the Eastern Ghats are broken and uneven.

Question 5 ( 2.0 marks)

Where are plains situated in India? Why is this region the most densely populated area of the country?

Solution:
The Northern Indian Plains are situated immediately to the south of the Himalayan ranges. This area is the most populated part of the country because of the following reasons: The plains are generally flat and level. They are formed by the alluvial deposits which are good for cultivation. There are many rivers in this region which provide fertile land and enough water.

Question 6 ( 3.0 marks)

What are the main characteristics of the peninsular plateau?

Solution:

The peninsular plateau is located to the south of the Northern Plains. It is a triangular shaped plateau with an uneven relief. The region has many hill rang important hill ranges are the Vindhyas and the Satpura. The Aravali hills border the region on the north-west. The Narmada and Tapi rivers flow in the we

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through this region and drain into the Arabian Sea.

Question 7 ( 3.0 marks)

Describe the Himalayas. Name its three mountain ranges.

Solution:
i. Himadri or the Great Himalaya is the northern most range of Himalayan Mountains. It has the worlds highest peaks. ii. Middle Himalaya or Himachal lies to the south of Himadri. It has many popular hill stations. iii. The Shiwalik is the southernmost range of the Himalayas.

The Himalayas are lofty, snow-capped mountains that are situated in the north of India. The Himalayan mountains are divided into three main parallel ran

Question 8 ( 3.0 marks)

State True/False: i. The western coastal plains are situated at the coast of the Arabian Sea. ii. The Vindhyas and Satpuras are important ranges in the Great Indian Desert region. iii. Mahanadi and Kaveri are west flowing rivers. iv. The Sunderban delta is formed by rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra. v. India is divided into 28 states for administrative reasons. vi. Maldives is separated from India by the Palk Strait.

Solution:
i. True ii. False. The Vindhyas and Satpuras are important ranges in the peninsular plateau. iii. False. Mahanadi and Kaveri are east flowing rivers. iv. True v. True vi. False. Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait.

Question 9 ( 3.0 marks)

Describe the coastal plains of India.

Solution:

The coastal plains of India are strips of plain land located along the eastern and western coasts of India. The western coastal plains are located to the we Ghats while the eastern coastal plains are situated to the east of the Eastern Ghats. The western coastal plains are very narrow while the eastern coasta broader. The Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishan and Kaveri rivers drain into the Bay of Bengal from the eastern coastal plains. These rivers have formed fertile mouth.

Question 10 ( 3.0 marks)

Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the given options. i. India is located entirely in the ________ Hemisphere. ( Southern/ Northern) ii. Himalaya means the abode of . (snow/ water) iii. Goa is the ________state of India. (largest/ smallest) iv. Tsunami is caused by huge sea waves generated due to ________ on the sea floor. (an earthquake/ a volcanic eruption) v. States are divided mainly on the basis of _______. (languages/ cultures) vi. The passes halfway through India. (Tropic of Capricorn/ Tropic of Cancer)

Solution:
i. India is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere. ii. Himalaya mean the abode of snow.

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iv. Tsunami is caused by huge sea waves generated due to an earthquake on the sea floor. v. States are divided mainly on the basis of languages. vi. The Tropic of Cancer passes halfway through India.

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