π Chapter 01 Β· Physical Geography Β· Indian Geography
Location, Extent & Physiographic Divisions of India
India’s location, latitudinal/longitudinal extent, physiographic regions β Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Coastal Plains, Islands. Complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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India’s location β latitude, longitude, time zone
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India’s size, area, and neighbours
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The Himalayas β divisions and features
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Northern Plains β formation and significance
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Peninsular Plateau β Deccan, Western/Eastern Ghats
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Coastal Plains and Islands
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UPSC Prelims (2β3 Qs/year)APPSC Group 1 & 2TGPSC Group 1 & 2SSC CGL / CHSLState PSC Exams
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Topic 01
India’s Location, Extent & Neighbours
Latitude (8Β°4’N to 37Β°6’N), longitude (68Β°7’E to 97Β°25’E), area, coastline, land borders, neighbouring countries.
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The Himalayas β Structure & Divisions
Greater, Lesser, Outer Himalayas; Trans-Himalayas; Purvanchal; important peaks, passes, and significance.
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Northern Plains β Formation & Features
Formation by Himalayan rivers, Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar, Khadar zones; significance for agriculture and population.
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Peninsular Plateau β Deccan & Ghats
Central Highlands, Deccan Plateau, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats β features, rivers, and significance.
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Coastal Plains & Islands
Western Coastal Plain (Konkan, Malabar), Eastern Coastal Plain (Coromandel, Northern Circars), Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep.
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Quick Revision β Physiography
Key facts, comparison tables, important data points β complete chapter revision checklist for exams.
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