Assertion (A): The Western Ghats are higher in elevation compared to the Eastern Ghats.
Reason (R): The Western Ghats receive orographic rain as moist winds rise along their western slopes.
What type of soil is found in the northern plains of India that is suitable for intensive agriculture?
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The physical features of India consist of various major divisions. Consider the following statements and identify which are correct.
(i) The Himalayas are geologically young and structurally fold mountains.
(ii) The Northern Plain is formed of alluvial soil deposited by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers.
(iii) The Peninsular Plateau is composed of sedimentary rocks and features steep mountains.
(iv) The Indian Desert lies in the western part of India and is characterized by sandy soil.
Which physiographic division of India is characterized by alluvial deposits and is the most recent landform from a geological perspective?
The part of the Peninsular plateau lying to the north of the Narmada river, covering a major area of the Malwa plateau, is known as the _________.
Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India?
The Himalayas represent the ______ and one of the most rugged mountain barriers of the world.
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