Page 2 - Worksheet 1

2

5. The Peninsular Plateau of India is a part of which of the following 1
landmass?
(i) Angara land
(ii) Tethys
(iii) Gondwanaland
(iv) Central Highland

6. Which of the following Physiographic divisions have rising hills 1
and wide valleys?
(i) The Himalayan Mountains
(ii) The Northern Plains
(iii) The Peninsular Plateau
(iv) The Coastal Plains
7. Distinguish between eastern & the western Himalayas. 3

8. How does relief vary from west to east in the northern plains? 3

9. Distinguish between Bhanger and Khader. Give any three/five 3
points of differences.
10. What are the advantages of the Himalayas to India? Mention any 5
five points.

11. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow:
1+2+2=5
Our country practically has all major physical features of the
earth, i.e., mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus and islands. The
land of India displays great physical variation. Geologically, the
Peninsular Plateau constitutes one of the ancient landmasses on
the earth’s surface. It was supposed to be one of the most stable
land blocks. The Himalayas and the Northern Plains are the most
recent landforms. From the view point of geology, Himalayan
Mountains form an unstable zone. The whole mountain system of
Himalaya represents a very youthful topography with high peaks,
deep valleys and fast fl owing rivers. The northern plains are
formed of alluvial deposits. The peninsular plateau is composed of
igneous and metamorphic rocks with gently rising hills and wide
valleys.
(i) The Peninsular Plateau said to be one of the ancient
landmasses on the earth’s surface. Explain.
(ii) Name the highest peak of Himalayan Mountain located in
India.
(iii) Explain the formation of Northern Plains.