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 Mention three differences between the Western Himalayas and Eastern Himalayas.


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1. The Western Himalayas lie in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

2. This part of the Himalayas is very high.

3. The major rivers of the Western Himalayas—Indus and Satluj—flow into the Arabian Sea.
1. The Eastern Himalayas lie in West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan.

2. This part of the Himalayas is of medium height.

3. The major rivers of the Eastern Himalayas—Brahmaputra flows into the Bay of Bengal.

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Name the source of the river Ganga. Where does this river enter the plains ?

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What is a Delta ? Name two deltas in South Asia.

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 State three reasons for the importance of the Peninsular Plateau.

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State three reasons why Myanmar and Afghanistan can be considered extensions of South Asia.

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Name the countries that have a land border with Bangladesh.

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State two ways in which the rivers of Pakistan are useful to the people of the country.

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Define the following:

(i) Archipelago

(ii) Lagoon

(iii) A land-locked country.

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Explain two factors that influence the climate of South Asia.

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Which type of climate is experienced in the Northern Plains of India ? State one main characteristic of this type of climate.

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