This PSEB 10th Class Social Science Notes Geography Chapter 2 Land will help you in revision during exams.
PSEB 10th Class Social Science Notes Geography Chapter 2 Land
→ Physiographic Divisions:
- The Himalayas.
- Northern plains.
- The peninsular plateau.
→ Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha) – The highest peak in the world (Sagarmatha) 8848 metres.
→ Kanchenjunga – The highest peak of the Himalayas in India (8598 metres).
→ Anai Mudi:
- The highest peak in peninsular India.
- 2698 metres high.
→ The Himalayas – Three parallel ranges-the greater Himalayas, the lesser Himalayas, and Shiwaliks.
→ Pamir Knot – The roof of the world.
→ Galciers of the Himalays – Baltro and Siachen.
→ K2 Godwin Austin – The second highest peak of the world.
→ Passes in the Himalayas – Zoji la, Shipki la, Nathu la, Bomdila.
→ Purvanchal – Patkoi, Naga, Lushai Hills.
→ Sunderbans – Ganga Brahmaputra Delta.
→ Rift valleys – Narmada and Tapi.
→ Guru Shikhar – Highest peak in Aravallies (1722 metres).
→ Central Highlands – Aravavllies, Vindhyas, and Satpuras.
→ Sahyadri – Western Ghats.
→ Deccan trap – N.W. plateau made up of lava.
→ Passes in Western Ghats – Thai ghat, Bhor ghat, Pal ghat.
→ Coastal plain (West) – Konkan, Kanara, Malabar coast.
→ Coastal plain (East) – Coromandel, Utkal coast.
→ Coral islands – Lakshadweep islands.
→ Lagoons (Lakes) – Chilka and Pulicat.