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What is the difference between the western coastal plains and the eastern coastal plains?

The Western coastal plains are very narrow while the eastern coastal plains are much broader.

What are called polyps?

Polyps are very small marine animals.

What is called the mouth of the river?

The point where rivers enter the sea is called the mouth of the river.

Define the term desert.

A desert is a dry, hot and sandy stretch of land with very little vegetation.

What is a peninsula?

A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on all the three sides.

Where are the world’s highest peaks located? 

The world’s highest peaks are located in the Great Himalayas or Himadri.

What does Himalayas mean?

Himalaya means the abode of snow (Him + alaya).

On what basis have the states been formed?

The states have been formed on the basis of languages.

What is the difference between the time of sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat?

The difference between the time of sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat is two hours.

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