1. The Himalayas have following importance for our country: (i) It provides the invincible northern boundary to our country. (ii) The Himalayas prevent the cold winds from Central Asia from entering the subcontinent. (iii) The Himalayan Rivers are perennial. Thus, our country gets water throughout theRead more

    The Himalayas have following importance for our country:
    (i) It provides the invincible northern boundary to our country.
    (ii) The Himalayas prevent the cold winds from Central Asia from entering the subcontinent.
    (iii) The Himalayan Rivers are perennial. Thus, our country gets water throughout the year.
    (iv) Having rich sources of natural resources.
    (v) The Himalayas are home to beautiful hills and tourist places.

     

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  2. Important features of the Peninsular Plateau are as follows: (i) The Peninsular plateau is a tableland composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks. (ii) The plateau consists of two broad divisions, namely, the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau. (iii)  An extension of the PlRead more

    Important features of the Peninsular Plateau are as follows:
    (i) The Peninsular plateau is a tableland composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks.
    (ii) The plateau consists of two broad divisions, namely, the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau.
    (iii)  An extension of the Plateau is also visible in the northeast- locally known as the Meghalaya, Karbi-Anglong Plateau and the North Cachar Hills.
    (iv) The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats mark the western and eastern edges of the Deccan Plateau respectively.
    (v) One of the distinct features of the peninsular plateau is the black soil area known as Deccan Trap.

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  3. Important features of the Northern Plain are as follows- (i) The Northern Plain has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely- the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries. (ii) It spreads over an area of 7 lakh sq. km. The plain being about 2400Read more

    Important features of the Northern Plain are as follows-
    (i) The Northern Plain has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely- the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries.
    (ii) It spreads over an area of 7 lakh sq. km. The plain being about 2400 Km long and 240 to 340 Km broad.
    (iii) It is made of alluvial soil brought by the rivers. The newer alluvial soil called khadar is ideal for intensive agriculture.
    (iv) It’s densely populated area.

     

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  4. The highest peaks of the Himalayas that are in India are as follows: (a) Kanchenjunga(8598 m) (b) Nanga Parbat (8126 m) (c) Nanda Devi (7817 m) (d) Kamet (7756 m) (e) Namcha Barwa (7756 m) For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/social-science/

    The highest peaks of the Himalayas that are in India are as follows:
    (a) Kanchenjunga(8598 m)
    (b) Nanga Parbat (8126 m)
    (c) Nanda Devi (7817 m)
    (d) Kamet (7756 m)
    (e) Namcha Barwa (7756 m)

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