Mountains and Plateaus
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Mountains and Plateaus starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the importance of mountains in influencing the climate of India.
Describe the role of mountains in the origin of rivers in India.
Describe two economic benefits of plateaus.
Explain how plateaus are useful for human activities.
Explain the difference between intermontane and piedmont plateaus with examples.
Explain the difference between residual and dissected plateaus with examples.
Explain the process of formation of fold mountains.
Explain why the Himalayas are called 'young fold mountains'.
Which of the following is a feature of the Deccan Plateau? (1) High rainfall (2) Black soil (3) Snow-capped peaks (4) Glaciers
Which of the following is a feature of young fold mountains? (1) Rounded peaks (2) Steep slopes (3) Low elevation (4) Absence of glaciers
Which of the following is a plateau region in southern India? (1) Malwa Plateau (2) Chotanagpur Plateau (3) Deccan Plateau (4) Tibetan Plateau
Which of the following is a volcanic mountain in India? (1) Mount Everest (2) Mount Abu (3) Nilgiri Hills (4) None of these
Fill in the blank: The ______ Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India.
Fill in the blank: The ______ mountains are the oldest fold mountains in India.
Fill in the blank: The ______ Plateau is famous for its black soil, which is suitable for cotton cultivation.
Fill in the blank: The ______ Plateau is located between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
True or False: Plateaus are always formed by volcanic activity.
True or False: The Eastern Ghats are continuous and higher than the Western Ghats.
True or False: The Himalayas are still rising due to tectonic activity.
True or False: The Himalayas are young fold mountains.
