Geography and History of India Flashcard

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What is the name of the highest mountain range in the world?

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Himalayas

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Where is this mountain range located?

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Northern India and neighboring countries

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What is an alluvial plain?

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A flat landform made by river sediments.

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Which plain in India contains the world’s longest alluvial plain?

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Ganges Plain

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What is the name of the desert in India, and where is it located?

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Thar Desert in northwestern India

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What plateau is located in southern India?

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Deccan Plateau

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What are the names of the eastern and western mountain ranges that border the Deccan Plateau?

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Eastern and Western Ghats

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What are the three major river systems of India that originate from the Himalayas?

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Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra

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Which river is considered sacred by Hindus? Options: Yamuna, Saraswati, Ganges, Brahmaputra

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Ganges

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What is a monsoon?

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A seasonal wind that brings heavy rain