Answer the following questions briefly.

(a) Name the major physical divisions of India.

(b) India shares its land boundaries with seven countries. Name them.

(c) Which two major rivers fall into the Arabian Sea?

(d) Name the delta formed by the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.

(e) How many States and Union Territories are there in India? Which states have a common capital?

(f) Why do a large number of people live in the Northern plains?

(g) Why is Lakshadweep known as a coral island?

Tick the correct answers:

(a) The southernmost Himalayas are known as

(i) Shiwaliks (ii) Himadri (iii) Himachal

(b) Sahyadris is also known as

(i) Aravali (ii) Western Ghats (iii) Himadri

(c) The Palk Strait lies between the countries

(i) Sri Lanka and Maldives (ii) India and Sri Lanka (iii) India and Maldives

(d) The Indian islands in the Arabian Sea are known as

(i) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ii) Lakshadweep Islands (iii) Maldives

(e) The oldest mountain range in India is the

(i) Aravali hills (ii) Western ghats (iii) Himalayas

(a) India has an area of about __________.

(b) The Greater Himalayas are also known as __________.

(c) The river Narmada falls into the __________ sea.

(d) The latitude that runs almost halfway through India is __________.