Geography of South Asia

The video provides an overview of South Asia, highlighting its countries, population, and geological history. It explains the formation of the region due to tectonic plate movements, leading to the creation of significant mountain ranges like the Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Himalayas. The video also covers the geography of central and southern India, including the Vindhya mountains and the Deccan Plateau.

Which of the following countries is not part of South Asia?

• India

• Maldives

• China

• Bhutan

What is a subcontinent?

• A large landmass smaller than a continent

• A small island

• A large ocean

• A type of climate

How many years ago did South Asia separate from East Africa?

• 10 million years ago

• 50 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

• 200 million years ago

What caused the formation of mountain ranges in South Asia?

• Meteor impacts

• Erosion

• Tectonic plate collisions

• Volcanic eruptions

Which mountain range separates Pakistan from Afghanistan?

• Himalayas

• Hindu Kush

• Vindhya

• Karakoram

What is the world's second highest peak located in the Karakoram range?

• Lhotse

• Kangchenjunga

• K2

• Mount Everest

Which mountain range forms a natural barrier between India and China?

• Vindhya

• Hindu Kush

• Karakoram

• Himalayas

What is the name of the world's tallest peak?

• Kangchenjunga

• K2

• Lhotse

• Mount Everest

Which mountain range is located in central India?

• Eastern Ghats

• Western Ghats

• Vindhya

• Himalayas

What geographical feature covers much of southern India?

• Himalayan Foothills

• Thar Desert

• Ganges Plain

• Deccan Plateau