Qts 2 How Indo Gangetic Plain formed
1 Plains formed through alluvial soil brought by river water
2 Rivers will flow from Himalaya mountain to plain
Qts 3 Explain major River in Western India
Indus River
Qts 4 Write tributaries of Indus River
Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej
Qts 5 Explain major river in North India
Ganga
Qts 6 Explain tributaries of Ganga
Ramganga, Gomti, Ghaghara (Karnali), Gandak, Kosi, Mahananda , Yamuna, Tamsa, Son, and Punpun rivers.
Qts 7 Explain major river in eastern India
Brahmaputra
Qts 8 Write different names of Brahmaputra
Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan,
Siang/Dihang River in Arunachal pradesh
Brahmaputra or Luit in Assam
Jamuna River in Bengali.
Qts 9 Write Tributaries of Brahmaputra
Subansiri, Ronganadi, Dikrong, Buroi, Borgong, Jiabharali, Dhansiri (North), Puthimari, Manas, Beki, Aie, Sonkosh
Noadehing, Buridehing, Desang, Dikhow, Bhogdoi, Dhansiri (South), Kopilli, Kulsi, Krishnai, Dhdhnoi, Jinjiran
Qts 10.Whtat is meant by Bhabar
1. Babar is in foothill of Shivaliks
2. Babar consist pebbles or stone piece
Qts 11. What is Tarai
1. Tarai is in foot hill of Shivaliks
2. It is after Bhabar
3. Terai consist of wet marshy land with standing water
Qts 12 What is Kadar
1. Tarai is in foot hill of Shivaliks
2. It is after Tarai
3. Kadar consist of alluvial soil which brought by river water recently . It is New alluvial soil
Qts 13 What is Bhangar
1. Tarai is in foot hill of Shivaliks
2. It is after Kadar
3. Bhangar consist of alluvial soil which brought by river water long back. It is Old alluvial soil
Qts 14 What are the main features of the North Indian river?
1) They are perennial , i.e. they carry water throughout the year.
2) These rivers receive water from both glaciers and rain.
3) These rivers originate from the Himalayan range.
4) These rivers generally have a long path from their origin to their end , i.e. they are long.
Qts 15 Write characteristics of the Alluvial soil
1.This soil is very fertile in nature.
2. Alluvial soil is mainly used for cultivation of wheat and rice
Qts 16 Write features of Indo Gangetic plain
1. The plains are flat and mostly treeless. It consist multiple river channels and canals
2. The area is also rich in ground water sources.
3.The plains are the world's most intensely cultivated land
4. The main crops grown are rice and wheat that are grown in rotation.