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4. What is a Plateau?Ans. A Plateau is a highland with steep slopes and a large flat surface. So,Plateaus are called tablelands also.5. Give two benefits of plains.Ans. Two benefits of plains are :1. Plains have more fertile soil and longer growing season.2. Plains are highly productive and easy for transportation.I. Long answer questions :1. Name the three major landforms. How are major landforms likemountains formed ?Ans. The three major types of landforms are :Mountain, Plateau, and PlainsA mountain is a natural elevation of the earth's surface. It is a hugelandmass which rises more then 900 m above the mean sea level.Generally hills and mountains are made by folding and uplifting of theearth's curst.2. Classify mountains on the basis of their origin. Explain each type.Ans. On the basis of origin, there are three types of mountains:1. Fold mountains – have been made through uplift and folding ofthe rock, having conical peaks. e.g. Aravallis, Alps.2. Block mountains – formed by the horizontal tensional forces,having flat tops and steep slops. e.g. Black forest in Germany, Saltrange in Pakistan.3. Volcanic mountains – result of volcanic activities on the surfaceof the earth. cone – shaped mountains with high peak.e.g. Fujiyama in Japan.3. Give at least two features of block mountains. Where can you findblock mountains in Europe and in India?Ans. The main features of block mountains are their flat tops and steepslopes. In India Western Ghats has many features of block mountains.4. What are the benefits of mountains?Ans. Mountains are very useful for us. Some of the common benefits of themountains are :1. Help in the condensation of moisture.2. Act as ‘Climatic barrier’ against cold and hot winds.3. Many rivers emerge from the mountains.4. Provide rich pastures and valuable forests. They have rich varietyof flora (plant) and fauna (animal).5. Mountains are reservoirs of water.6. Rich reserves of minerals.5. Why are plains most suitable for settlement?Ans. Plains are ideal sites for human habitation from very early period.They have more fertile soil and longer growing season. The plains arehighly productive and easy for transportation. So plains attract moreconcentration of people.22Horizon Press We 'n' Our Society – 6
6. Why are Alluvial plains generally thickly populated?Ans. Most of the plains are formed by the sediments deposited by rivers.The rivers bring sand, silt and clay from the mountains and depositthem at lower elevations. It is called alluvium. Such formed plains arecalled Alluvial plains. The fertility of soil is therefore renewed yearafter year. So alluvial plains are thickly populated.7.INDIA–LOCATION ANDPOLITICAL DIVISIONSExercisesA. Tick (3) the correct answer :1. The most populous states is :(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh(c) Bihar(d) Rajasthan2. Which of the following mountain peaks is not in India?(a) Godwin Austin(b) Mt Everest(c) Dhaulagiri(d) Nanda Devi3. Which is the longest river of Peninsular India?(a) Brahmaputra(b) Ganga(c) Yamuna(d) Saryu4. The largest state is :(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Rajasthan(c) Punjab(d) Haryana5. The youngest mountain range of India is :(a) Aravallis(b) Himalayas(c) Both of them(d) None of themB. Answer the following questions in one word :1. Which is the highest peak of Himalaya in India?Ans. Mount Kanchanjunga (8,598 m)2. Which island is known as coral island?Ans. Lakshadweep3. Name the parallel of latitude that passes through the middle ofIndia.Ans. Tropic of Cancer (23½ºN)4. Name the southern most point of India.Ans. Kanyakumari5. What is the official name of India?Ans. Republic of India6. Which is the largest dalta in the world?Ans. Sunderban7. Where does the Indus river originate?Ans. Tibet8. Which of the Ghat is more fertile-Eastern or Western?Ans. Eastern Ghat23Horizon Press We 'n' Our Society – 633333
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