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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. India lies between ____________ latitudes and longitudes.
   2. The ___________ ranges from the eastern boundary of India.
   3. __________ are plains found along the foothills of the Shiwaliks.
   4. The two other names for the River Brahmaputra are ___________ and __________.
   5. The __________ is an ancient landmass formed by old igneous and metamorphic rocks.
2. 2.

   The Deccan plateau has soil that is good for growing cotton. Give reasons.

3. 3.

   The Western Ghats receive more rainfall than the Eastern Ghats. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   The rivers of North India are perennial and those of South India are seasonal. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   The formation of Lakshadweep Islands is different from that of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   The channel separating the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is called the Ten Degree Channel. Give reasons.