India's Geography and Physical Features

The video provides an overview of India's diverse physical features, including its vast geographical extent, the Himalayan mountain ranges, the Great Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, coastal plains, islands, and the Thar Desert. It highlights the influence of these features on the culture and lifestyle of the Indian people.

What percentage of the world's total land area does India account for?

• 4.8%

• 3.6%

• 2.4%

• 1.2%

Which mountain range is known as the 'Tibetan Himalayas'?

• Lesser Himalayas

• Great Himalayas

• Trans Himalayas

• Shivaliks

What is the approximate length of the Great Northern Plains?

• 4,800 km

• 1,200 km

• 2,400 km

• 3,600 km

Which hill ranges mark the northern boundary of the Peninsular Plateau?

• Western Ghats

• Eastern Ghats

• Aravalli and Vindhya

• Shivaliks

What is the total length of India's coastal plains?

• 7,500 km

• 3,000 km

• 6,000 km

• 4,500 km

Where are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands located?

• Arabian Sea

• Bay of Bengal

• Indian Ocean

• Laccadive Sea

What type of islands are the Lakshadweep Islands?

• Barrier Islands

• Volcanic Islands

• Coral Islands

• Continental Islands

Which river marks the northern boundary of the Thar Desert?

• Ganges

• Indus

• Sutlej

• Brahmaputra

What is another name for the Thar Desert?

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Great Indian Desert

How have India's physical features influenced its culture?

• They have had no impact on cultural evolution.

• They have led to a uniform culture across the country.

• They have contributed to diverse cultural evolution.

• They have restricted cultural development.