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The Palk Strait lies between the countries___

India and Sri Lanka

Sahyadris is also known as___

the Western Ghats

The southernmost Himalayas are known as___

Shiwaliks

Why is Lakshadweep known as a coral island?

Lakshadweep is a coral island because of the following reasons: Climate and seawater is suitable for the growth of polyps. Their skeletons pile up and form...

Why do a large number of people live in the Northern Plains?

Large number of people live in the Northern plains because of the following reasons: Fertile land provides facilities for agriculture. It sustains more people. Means of...

How many States and Union Territories are there in India? Which states have a common capital?

States: 28, Union Territories: 07.States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh have a common capital at Chandigarh.

Name the delta formed by the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.

Delta formed by Ganga and Brahmaputra: Sunderban.

Which two major rivers fall into the Arabian Sea?

(i) Narmada(ii) Tapi (Tapti)

India shares its land boundaries with seven countries – Name them.

Countries sharing land boundaries with India: Pakistan Afghanistan China Nepal Bhutan Myanmar Bangladesh

Name the major physical divisions of India.

Major physical divisions of India: The Himalayas The Northern Great Plains The Peninsular Plateau The Coastal Plains The Islands

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