State three reasons why Myanmar and Afghanistan can be considered extensions of South Asia.
State two ways in which the rivers of Pakistan are useful to the people of the country.
Mention three differences between the Western Himalayas and Eastern Himalayas.
Western Himalayas | Eastern Himalayas |
1. The Western Himalayas lie in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. 2. This part of the Himalayas is very high. 3. The major rivers of the Western Himalayas—Indus and Satluj—flow into the Arabian Sea. |
1. The Eastern Himalayas lie in West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan. 2. This part of the Himalayas is of medium height. 3. The major rivers of the Eastern Himalayas—Brahmaputra flows into the Bay of Bengal. |
Which type of climate is experienced in the Northern Plains of India ? State one main characteristic of this type of climate.