Geographical Diversity
1. Introduction
Geographical diversity refers to the variety of physical features found on the Earth
such as mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus, rivers, and climate conditions.
India is a country of vast geographical diversity, which influences the lifestyle,
culture, occupation, and food habits of people.
GEOGRAPHICAL DIVERSITY
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Landforms Climate Vegetation Wildlife Human Life
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Mountains Plains Plateau Hot Cold Moderate Forests Desert Animals Food Clothing
Occupation Houses
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Himalayas Fertile Minerals Desert Snow Coastal Tropical Thorn Tiger Rice
Woollen Farming Sloping
land rich heat cold climate forests plants Camel Wheat Cotton
Fishing Stilt
2. Meaning of Geographical Diversity
Geographical diversity means differences in landforms, climate, vegetation, and
natural resources from one place to another.
3. Major Physical Features of India
, 1. The Himalayas (Mountains)
• Located in the northern part of India
• High and snow-covered mountains
• Source of major rivers like Ganga and Yamuna
• Climate is cold
Importance:
• Protects India from cold winds
• Helps in rainfall
2. Northern Plains
• Formed by rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra
• Flat and fertile land
1. Introduction
Geographical diversity refers to the variety of physical features found on the Earth
such as mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus, rivers, and climate conditions.
India is a country of vast geographical diversity, which influences the lifestyle,
culture, occupation, and food habits of people.
GEOGRAPHICAL DIVERSITY
|
-----------------------------------------------------
| | | | |
Landforms Climate Vegetation Wildlife Human Life
| | | | |
------------- --------- ------------- --------- -------------
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mountains Plains Plateau Hot Cold Moderate Forests Desert Animals Food Clothing
Occupation Houses
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Himalayas Fertile Minerals Desert Snow Coastal Tropical Thorn Tiger Rice
Woollen Farming Sloping
land rich heat cold climate forests plants Camel Wheat Cotton
Fishing Stilt
2. Meaning of Geographical Diversity
Geographical diversity means differences in landforms, climate, vegetation, and
natural resources from one place to another.
3. Major Physical Features of India
, 1. The Himalayas (Mountains)
• Located in the northern part of India
• High and snow-covered mountains
• Source of major rivers like Ganga and Yamuna
• Climate is cold
Importance:
• Protects India from cold winds
• Helps in rainfall
2. Northern Plains
• Formed by rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra
• Flat and fertile land
