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The Great Indian Desert is located in
- (a)UP
- (b)Rajasthan
- (c)Punjab
- (d)Bihar
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ICSE Class 8 Geography · Solutions for Goyal Brothers Prakashan Geography by Veena Bhargava Class 8 ICSE · 39 solved questions
2
The highest peak of Western Ghats
- (a)Kanchanjunga
- (b)Akhasi
- (c)Jayantia
- (d)Anaimudi
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Anaimudi
3
Uttarkhand was created from
- (a)Punjab
- (b)West Bengal
- (c)Uttar Pradesh
- (d)Kerala
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Uttar Pradesh
4
India takes its standard time from the meridian
- (a)82½°E
- (b)90°E
- (c)100°E
- (d)80°E
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82½°E
5
The Kayals are found along the
- (a)Northern areas
- (b)Malabar coast
- (c)Konkan coast
- (d)Coromandel coast
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Malabar coast
6
The large landmass forming a part of a continent is called
- (a)Peninsula
- (b)Subcontinent
- (c)Archipelago
- (d)Strait
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Subcontinent
7
Which of the following line of latitude passes through the middle of the country?
- (a)Tropic of Capricorn
- (b)Arctic Circle
- (c)Tropic of Cancer
- (d)Equator
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Tropic of Cancer
8
The difference between IST & GMT is
- (a)6 hrs 30 minutes
- (b)6 hrs
- (c)12 hrs
- (d)5 hrs 30 minutes
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5 hrs 30 minutes
9
The southernmost tip of India that is Cape Camorin is situated in
- (a)Kerala
- (b)Tamil Nadu
- (c)Kamataka
- (d)Andaman & Nicobar
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Tamil Nadu
10
The westernmost limit of the northern arc is
- (a)Namcha Barwa
- (b)Nanga Parbat
- (c)Hindukush
- (d)Jayantia
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Nanga Parbat
11
The Northeast Himalayas is also known as
- (a)Himadri
- (b)Himachal
- (c)Shivalik
- (d)Purvanchal
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Purvanchal
12
Which rivers are responsible for the formation of Northern Plains?
- (a)Mahanadi & its tributaries
- (b)Godavari & its tributaries
- (c)Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra & its tributaries
- (d)Kaveri & its tributaries
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Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra & its tributaries
13
The shifting sand dunes in the western part of the Thar Desert is called
- (a)Rann
- (b)Bagar
- (c)Dhrian
- (d)Doabs
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Dhrian
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The southern part of Western coastal plain is known as
- (a)Northern Circar
- (b)Malabar Plain
- (c)Coromandel Coast
- (d)Konkan coast
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Malabar Plain
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Lake Pulicat is situated in
- (a)Odisha
- (b)Andhra Pradesh
- (c)Tamil Nadu
- (d)Kerala
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Andhra Pradesh
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The ranges located along the eastern boundary of India.
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Purvanchal range
2
The plateau located to the south of great plains of India.
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Peninsular Plateau
3
A large land mass surrounded by water on three sides.
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Peninsula
4
A big geographical region forming a well-defined geographical unit.
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Sub-continent
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The plain that extends from Sadiya in the east to Dhubri in the west.
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The Brahmaputra plain
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Mt. Everest is the highest peak in the world.
True
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2
All the rivers of peninsular plateau meet the Arabian Sea.
False
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3
India is situated in the temperate zone.
False
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4
The Tropic of Cancer passes through Madhya Pradesh.
True
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5
Cape Comorin is the southernmost part of India.
True
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| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| Kutchh | Marusthali |
| Kathiawar | Dhrian |
| Great Indian Desert | Northern Arc |
| Shifting sand dunes | Gulf of Cambay |
| Shivaliks | Mt. Girnar |
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| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| Kutchh | Gulf of Cambay |
| Kathiawar | Mt. Girnar |
| Great Indian Desert | Marusthali |
| Shifting sand dunes | Dhrian |
| Shivaliks | Northern Arc |
1
State the latitudinal extent of India.
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The latitudinal extent of India is 8°4'N to 37°6'N.
2
Name the southernmost part of India.
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Cape Camorin in Tamil Nadu near Kanniyakumari is the southernmost tip of India.
3
Describe the location of India.
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The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India is approximately 8°N to 37°N and 68°E to 97°E.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands extend further southwards and add to its latitudinal extent.
The north-south extent of mainland India from Kashmir in the north to Kanniyakumari in the south is 3214 km. Its west to east extent from Rann of Kutchh in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east is 2933 km. The length of the coastline along the peninsular India is about 6100 km.
The Tropic of Cancer (23½°N) passes through the middle of the country, dividing it into two latitudinal halves, north temperate and south tropical lands. It passes through the state of Madhya Pradesh, covering the longest distance.
Cape Camorin in Tamil Nadu near Kanniyakumari is the southernmost tip of India.
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What is meant by the term peninsula? Why India is called so?
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The term peninsula means a tract of land having water on three sides.
The Indian plateau is called so because it is surrounded by water bodies on three sides-
- the Indian ocean in the south
- the Arabina sea in the west
- the Bay of Bengal in the east
5
Name the countries which are included in Indian subcontinent.
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India, along with its neighbouring countries, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives, is called the Indian subcontinent.
6
Name the physical divisions of India.
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The physical divisions of India include-
- The Himalayas
- Northern Plains
- Peninsular Plateau
- Coastal Regions
- Islands
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What is the westernmost limit and easternmost limit of Northern Arc.
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The westernmost limit of Northern Arc is Nanga Parbat and the easternmost limit of Northern Arc is marked by Namcha Barwa.
8
Name the hills included in Purvanchal.
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The hills included in Purvanchal range are-
- Patkai Bum and Naga hills in the north
- Mizo hills in northwest
- Garo, Khasi and Jayantia hills in the centre
9
Where is the Central Arid Zone Research Institute located? What is its objective?
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The Central Arid Zone Research Institute is located in Jodhpur.
Its objectives are as follows:
- Basic and applied research on sustainable farming systems in the arid ecosystem.
- Repository of information on the state of natural resources and desertification processes.
- Livestock-based farming systems and range management practices for the chronically drought-affected areas.
- Generating and transferring location-specific technologies.
10
How was Deccan plateau formed? Name the ranges included in the Deccan plateau.
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The Deccan plateau is made up of lava flows which are several hundred metres thick.
The northern part of the Deccan has some minor ranges. They are Rajmahal, Mahadeo hills and Maikal range in Madhya Pradesh and Ajanta and Satmala hills in Maharashtra.
The Deccan plateau is triangular in shape and is flanked by the Western Ghats in the west and the Eastern Ghats in the east.
11
Which is the highest peak in Western Ghats?
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Anamudi in the Annamalai hills is the highest peak in Western Ghats.
12
What is meant by Kayals? Where are they found?
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Malabar coast has a number of lagoons and backwaters called Kayals.
Kayals are a special feature of Malabar coast in Kerala.
13
Name the prominent lakes on the East Coast of India.
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The prominent lakes on the East Coast of India are-
- Lake Chilika in Odisha
- Lake Kolleru and lake Pulicat in Andhra Pradesh
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