Q1
What lies to India's north?
AThe Himalayas
BThe Indian Ocean
CThe Arabian Sea
DThe Bay of Bengal
ICSEClass 8 (ICSE)GeographyCh 2 · Topic 1
India - Location, Extent and Physical Features
India is located in South Asia, bordered by neighbouring countries and oceans, with diverse physical features from the Himalayas to coastal
Core concept
India extends from the Himalayas in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south, spanning tropical and subtropical latitudes.
How it works
India's physical features include the Himalayan mountains, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, and coastal plains along both coasts.
Why it matters
India shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and has a long coastline along the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
Key detail
This diverse geography significantly influences India's climate, agriculture, and the distribution of its population across different regions.
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• India extends from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean.
• It spans tropical and subtropical latitudes.
• Physical features: Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, coastal plains.
• India borders Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar.
• India has coastlines on the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
• This geography influences climate and agriculture.
• It affects population distribution too.
• India's diversity is shaped by its physical geography.