🌍 Geographical Diversity of India
Chapter 1 – Questions & Answers
Q1. Important geographical features?
Answer: The Himalayas and the Great Plains. The Himalayas protect India and the plains support agriculture.
Q2. Without Himalayas?
Answer: India would be colder, drier, and less fertile with fewer rivers.
Q3. Why mini-continent?
Answer: Because of diverse landforms, climates, and cultures.
Q4. Uses of rivers?
Answer: Drinking, irrigation, transport, fishing, and electricity.
Q5. Peninsular plateau?
Answer: Land surrounded by water on three sides with elevated surface.
Q6. UNESCO Site?
Answer: Taj Mahal – famous for beauty and architecture.
Q7. Your location?
Answer: Example: Rajasthan – desert region.
Q8. Food preservation?
Answer: Drying, pickling, refrigeration, salting.
Q9. Unity in diversity?
Answer: Rivers and geography connect people.