class 6 geography chapter 7 questions and answers:
Our Country – India ,JKBOSE/State board1. Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) Name the major physical divisions of India.
Ans: The major physical divisions of India are as follows:
i. The Himalayas
ii. The Northern Indian Plains
iii. The Peninsular Plateau
iv. The Coastal Plains
v. The Islands
(b) India shares its land boundaries with seven countries. Name them.
Ans: India shares its land boundaries with the following seven countries:
1. Afghanistan
2. Pakistan
3. Nepal
4. Bhutan
5. Bangladesh
6. China
7. Myanmar (formerly known as Burma)
(c) Which two major rivers fall into the Arabian Sea?
Ans: The two rivers that fall into the Arabian Sea are Narmada and Tapi.
(d) Name the delta formed by the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
Ans: The Sunderban delta is formed by the Ganga Brahmaputra river.
(e) How many States and Union Territories are there in India? Which states have a common capital?
Ans: India consists of 28 states and 8 union territoriesHaryana and Punjab have the same capital.
(f) Why do a large number of people live in the Northern Plains?
Ans: The Northern Plains of India are densely populated due to fertile land for agriculture.
(g) Why is Lakshadweep known as a coral island?
Ans: Lakshadweep is called a coral island because it is formed by coral reefs and atolls.Corals are formed from the skeletons of tiny marine animals called polyps.
2. Select the correct answers.
(a) The southernmost Himalayas are known as
(i) Shiwaliks
(ii) Himadri
(iii) Himachal
(b) Sahyadris is also known as
(i) Aravali
(ii) Western Ghats
(iii) Himadri
(c) The Palk Strait lies between the countries
(i) Sri Lanka and Maldives
(ii) India and Sri Lanka
(iii) India and Maldives
(d) The Indian islands in the Arabian Sea are known as
(i) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(ii) Lakshadweep Islands
(iii) Maldives
(e) The oldest mountain range in India is the
(i) Aravali hills
(ii) Western ghats
(iii) Himalayas
3. Fill in the blanks.
(a) India has an area of about ________________.
(b) The Greater Himalayas are also known as_________________.
(c) The largest state in India, in terms of area, is__________________.
(d) The river Narmada falls into the __________________ sea.
(e) The latitude that runs almost halfway through India is the ___________
Answer 3.
(a) India has an area of about 3.28 million sq. km.
(b) The Greater Himalayas are also known as Himadri.
(c) The largest state in India, in terms of area, is Rajasthan.
(d) The river Narmada falls into the Arabian Sea.
(e) The latitude that runs almost halfway through India is the Tropic of Cancer.
