PSEB 10th Class SST Notes Geography Chapter 2 Land

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.

PSEB 10th Class SST Notes Geography Chapter 2 Land

→ 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.

PSEB 10th Class SST Notes Geography Chapter 2 Land

→ Coastal plain (East) – Coromandel, Utkal coast.

→ Coral islands – Lakshadweep islands.

→ Lagoons (Lakes) – Chilka and Pulicat.

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