Chapter 1

Which natural barrier marks India’s northern boundary?

What term describes India’s status due to its varied geographical features?

Which zone is referred to as the ‘water tower of Asia’?

Which glacier is the source of the Bhagirathi River?

What is the meaning of ‘Himalaya’ in Sanskrit?

Which of these is NOT one of the three broad Himalayan ranges?

Which state is home to the Great Himalayan National Park?

What explains the ongoing growth of the Himalayas?

Which desert is described as a cold desert in the chapter?

Which lake in Ladakh is salty due to mineral dissolution?

Which plain is enriched by rivers originating in the Himalayas?

What natural feature prevents the Thar Desert from expanding eastward?

Which form of traditional architecture is used in western Himalayas to resist earthquakes?

What is the primary economic activity in the Gangetic Plains?

Which animal is an important domestic livestock in Ladakh?

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the Thar Desert?

Which plateau is called peninsular due to being surrounded by water on three sides?

Which river flows westwards from the Peninsular Plateau?

Which biodiversity hotspot runs along India’s western coast?

What characteristic of the Eastern Ghats differentiates them from the Western Ghats?

Which peninsula is bordered by the Western and Eastern Ghats?

Which island group is located in the Arabian Sea?

Which body of water separates India from the Andaman Islands?

Which Indian village is known as the ‘cleanest village in Asia’?

Which festival is celebrated by the Khasi people as a form of gratitude towards nature?

What unique structure do tribes near Cherrapunji use as bridges?

Which delta in India is known for its mangrove forests?

Which active volcano is located in the Andaman Islands?

Which of these rivers splits into multiple streams near its delta?

What practice in the Thar Desert conserves water for daily use?

Which is NOT a function of India’s geographical diversity according to the chapter summary?

Which of these is a major east-flowing river on the Peninsular Plateau?

How have the Aravalli Hills contributed to ancient mining?

Which mode of transport is enabled by the flat terrain of the Northern Plains?

Which plant in the Western Ghats traps insects for nutrition?

What landform is defined as rising from surrounding land with a flat surface?

Which river delta spans both India and Bangladesh?

Which festival in Ladakh celebrates the region’s culture?

Which process formed India’s Himalayas according to the chapter?

Which of these is a characteristic of the Shivalik Hills?

How high can sand dunes in the Thar Desert rise?

Which mineral-rich plateau region supports tribal communities like the Gond and Baiga?

Why are Western Ghats important for rainfall?

Which of these rivers does NOT originate in the Western Ghats?

Which feature is common to both Western and Eastern Ghats?

Which bird species is associated with the Great Himalayan National Park?

Why do rivers on the Peninsular Plateau flow eastward mostly?