The Himalayas
The Himalayas are classified as a type of mountain system. What is this classification?
The Himalayas are classified as young fold mountains.
What is the meaning of the name “Punjab”
Five water.
Name the hill ranges and state which one is known for higher hills and mountains
The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats flank the plateau. The Western Ghats are known for having higher hills and mountains.
Which Himalayan range lies closest to the plains and is known for its foothills and valleys?
The Shiwalik Range lies closest to the plains and is known for its foothills and valleys.
What are the tributaries of the river Indus ?
Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
What type of rocks predominantly form the Peninsular Plateau?
The plateau is predominantly composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Name the two prominent river systems that originate in the Himadri range of the Himalayas and are vital for India's water resources.
The Ganga River system and the Indus River system originate in the Himadri range.
What are deposits of pebbles where streams enter, disappear and again emerge on the opposite side called.
Bhabar
Name the hill range which have highly eroded hills and are found as broken ones ( Also name the states it extends from )
Aravali Hills ( Gujarat to Delhi )
The Himachal range is home to several hill stations and valleys. Name the famous valley located in this range known for its scenic beauty and apple orchards.
The Kullu Valley, Kashmir or Kangra in the Himachal range is known for its scenic beauty and apple orchards.
The largest part of the Northern Plain has a terrace-like feature called ____. The soil in this region contains calcareous deposits locally called ___, the newer younger deposits are called ____.
Bhangar, Kankar, Khadar.
Which mountain range causes orographic rain and name the highest peak in its range along with its approximate height.
Western Ghats and Anti Mudi ( 2695m )
Which range is geologically the youngest, and what unique feature of its formation makes it particularly vulnerable to earthquakes and landslides?
The Shiwalik Range is the geologically youngest range of the Himalayas. Its formation is characterized by unconsolidated sediments, making it highly susceptible to earthquakes and landslides.
Which section of the Northern Plains is primarily formed by the Indus River system, and what makes the alluvial soil in this region highly fertile?
The Western Plains (or Punjab-Haryana Plains) are primarily formed by the Indus River system. The alluvial soil is highly fertile due to the continuous deposition of fine silt and clay brought by the river's periodic flooding.
Which part of the Peninsular Plateau is known for its black soil (Regur), and what geological process led to the formation of this soil?
The Deccan Plateau is known for its black soil (Regur). This soil was formed due to the weathering of basaltic lava flows that occurred during the volcanic activity in the region millions of years ago.