KTBS KARNATAKA
STATE SYLLABUS
CLASS – 10
ENGLISH MEDIUM
SUBJECT – SOCIAL STUDIES
HISTORY
UNIT 10.INDIA – GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION AND PHYSICAL FEATURES
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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1. The name ‘India’ is derived from the river Indus
2. The total area of India is 32,87,263 sq.kms.
3. In the central part of India 23°30′ North latitude passes.
4. The coastline of India with major land mass is 6,100 kms.
5. The Indian physiography has been divided into four major parts.
6. Greater Himalaya is also called Himadri
7. The highest mountain peak in the world is Mount Everest
8. The North Indian plain is made up of alluvial soil.
9. The Western Ghats in Karnataka are also called Sahyadri.
II. Answer the following questions in brief
10. In which part of the Asian continent is India situated?
Ans.- India is situated in the southern part of the Asian continent.
11. In which hemisphere of the earth is India located?
Ans.- India is located in the Northern hemisphere.
12. Which is the southern tip of mainland of India?
Ans.- The southern tip of mainland India is Kanyakumari.
13. In which island is Indira Point located?
Ans.- Indira Point is located in the Great Nicobar Island.
14. What is the other name for the foothills of the Himalayas?
Ans.- The foothills of the Himalayas are also called the Siwalik Range.
15. Which is the recently-formed landmass in India?Ans.- The Siwalik Range is the recently-formed landmass in India.
16. What are the advantages of the Himalayas?
Ans.- The Himalayas provide protection from cold winds from North Asia, are the birthplace of many rivers, form vast plains, facilitate hydro-electric power generation, are home to diverse flora and fauna, are rich in minerals, and are significant for tourism and religious centers.
17. Explain the extent of the peninsular plateau
Ans.- The peninsular plateau stretches from the south of the Sutlej-Ganga plains to the Indian Ocean in the south, covering an area of around 16 lakh sq.km. It extends from the Aravalli mountains in the north to Kanyakumari in the south, and from the Western Ghats in the west to the Rajmahal hills in the east.
18. Write about the Shivalik range.
Ans.- The Shivalik Range, also known as the foothills of the Himalayas, is the most recent formation located in the southern part of the Himalayas. These hills have lesser height, ranging from 600 to 1500 meters above sea level, and contain narrow plains or valleys called “Dunes.”
19. ‘The Northern plains are called deposited plains’. Why?
Ans.- The Northern plains are called deposited plains because they are formed by the deposition of alluvial soils brought by rivers originating in the Himalayas.
20. Mention the differences between Western and Eastern Ghats.
Ans.- The Western Ghats are continuous, have higher elevation, and are located along the western coast of India.
– The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous, have lower elevation, and are located along the eastern coast of India.
More questions for practice – :
1. What is the origin of the word ‘India’?
Ans.- The word ‘India’ is derived from the river Indus.
2. What is the total area of India?
Ans.- India covers an area of 32,87,263 square kilometers.
3. How many states and Union Territories does India have?
Ans.- India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
4. Which is the southernmost point of India?
Ans.- The southernmost point of India is Indira Point in the Great Nicobar Islands.
5. What is the length of India’s coastline including islands?
Ans.- India’s coastline, including islands, is 7516.60 kilometers long.
6. Name the highest peak in India.
Ans.- The highest peak in India is Godwin Austin (K2), which is 8611 meters high.
7. Which line forms the boundary between India and Pakistan?
Ans.- The boundary line between India and Pakistan is called the Radcliffe Line.
8. What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer in India?
Ans.- The Tropic of Cancer (23°30′ North Latitude) passes through the central part of India.
9. What is the name given to the youngest range of the Himalayas?
Ans.- The youngest range of the Himalayas is called the Siwalik Range.
10. Which is the highest peak in South India?
Ans.- The highest peak in South India is Anaimudi Peak, which is 2665 meters high.
11. Which lake is a famous brackish-water lake on the east coast of India?
Ans.- Chilka Lake in Odisha is a famous brackish-water lake on the east coast of India.
12. What is the geographical shape of the Peninsular Plateau?
Ans.- The Peninsular Plateau is triangular in shape, broad in the north and narrow towards the south.
13. Name the boundary line between India and China.
Ans.- The boundary line between India and China is called the McMahon Line.
14. What is the longitudinal extent of India?
Ans.- The longitudinal extent of India is from 68°7′ East to 97°25′ East.
15. What is the term for the recent alluvial soil deposited by rivers in the northern plains of India?
Ans.- The recent alluvial soil deposited by rivers is called Khadar.
16. Which city serves as the central reference for Indian Standard Time?
Ans.- Indian Standard Time is based on the longitude passing through Prayagraj (82°30′ East).
17. What are the main ranges of the Himalayas?
Ans.- The main ranges of the Himalayas are the Siwalik Range, the Himachal Range, and the Greater Himalayas (Himadri).
18. Which plateau is referred to as the ‘Central Plateau’?
Ans.- The region north of the Narmada River, including the Vindhya Mountains and Satpura Hills, is referred to as the ‘Central Plateau’.
19. Name the two important lakes on the east coast of India.
Ans.- The two important lakes on the east coast of India are Chilka Lake and Pulicat Lake.
20. What are the two divisions of the Eastern Coastal Plains?
Ans.- The two divisions of the Eastern Coastal Plains are the Utkal Coast in the north and the Coromandel Coast in the south.
