Geography
Give two differences between the Plains of North India and the Coastal Plains.
Answer
| Plains of North India | Coastal Plains |
|---|---|
| These plains are located in the mainland of India, towards the south of Himalayas. | These plains are located along the coastline of southern India. |
| Farming is the main occupation of the people. | Fishing is the main occupation of the people in the coastal region. |
Related Questions
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) The rivers of south India are less suitable for irrigation than the rivers of north India.
(ii) The Peninsular Plateau of India is considered to be a part of Gondwanaland hundreds of millions of years ago.
(iii) The Narmada and Tapi do not form deltas.
State how the Northern Plains were formed.
Name two rivers of the Peninsular Plateau that flow towards the Arabian Sea. Name two rivers that flow into the Bay of Bengal.
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) Less land is available for agriculture on the West Coast than on the East Coast.
(ii) Access through the Western Ghats is difficult.
(iii) The Peninsular Plateau of India is rich in mineral resources.