Question 2 of 10intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer3 marks

Let us go back to our initial trip from Chhota Nagpur to Prayagraj and Almora. Describe the three landforms you came across on the way.

Correct Answer

The three landforms encountered on the journey from Chhota Nagpur to Prayagraj and Almora are:

(1) Chhota Nagpur Plateau — a plateau region with rocky soil, rich in minerals like iron, coal, and manganese, with waterfalls such as Hundru Falls.

(2) Ganga Plain near Prayagraj — a flat, fertile plain formed by river sediments, ideal for agriculture with crops like rice, wheat, and cotton.

(3) Mountainous region around Almora in Uttarakhand — part of the Himalayan region with steep slopes, montane forests, and terrace farming.

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Explanation

The chapter introduces the journey on Page 2 and describes each landform type. Chhota Nagpur is identified as a plateau (Page 11-12), the Ganga plain is described as a fertile plain (Page 14-15), and Almora is in the Himalayan mountain region (Page 2). Each landform has distinct characteristics that students should describe.

Solution Steps

  1. Chhota Nagpur Plateau — plateau with rocky soil, rich in minerals (iron, coal, manganese), features waterfalls like Hundru Falls

  2. Ganga Plain near Prayagraj — flat, fertile plain formed by river sediments, ideal for agriculture with crops like rice, wheat, and cotton

  3. Mountainous region around Almora in Uttarakhand — part of Himalayan region with steep slopes, montane forests, and terrace farming

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