Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. North | 1. Hindukush B. North-West | 2. Purvachal Hills C. North-East | 3. Himalayas D. South | 4. Indian Ocean

The correct Answer is A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 Explanation This question assesses knowledge of the geographical features bordering India and their respective directions. Understanding India's physical geography, particularly its natural frontiers, is fundamental. Statement-wise Analysis 1. A. North - 3. Himalayas: - Correct. The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India, acting as a natural barrier. 2. B. North-West - 1. Hindukush: - Correct. The Hindukush mountains are located to the northwest of the Indian subcontinent, historically serving as a significant geographical feature in that direction. 3. C. North-East - 2. Purvachal Hills: - Correct. The Purvachal Hills, also known as the Eastern Himalayas or Patkai Range, are located in the northeastern part of India, bordering Myanmar. 4. D. South - 4. Indian Ocean: - Correct. The Indian Ocean lies to the south of the Indian peninsula, forming its southern maritime boundary. Key Takeaway The geographical features bordering India are distinct in each cardinal and intercardinal direction, with the Himalayas in the North, Hindukush in the North-West, Purvachal Hills in the North-East, and the Indian Ocean in the South.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given… - NCERT Class 11 Geography · Indian Physical Geography MCQ

NCERT Class 11 Geography — Chapter 1: India - Location

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:

List I	List II
A. North	1. Hindukush
B. North-West	2. Purvachal Hills
C. North-East	3. Himalayas
D. South	4. Indian Ocean

NCERT textbook question

From NCERT India – Physical Environment · Page 5

Options

AA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
BA-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
CA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
DA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

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Solution

The correct Answer is
A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

Explanation

This question assesses knowledge of the geographical features bordering India and their respective directions. Understanding India's physical geography, particularly its natural frontiers, is fundamental.

Statement-wise Analysis

A. North - 3. Himalayas:
- Correct. The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India, acting as a natural barrier.
B. North-West - 1. Hindukush:
- Correct. The Hindukush mountains are located to the northwest of the Indian subcontinent, historically serving as a significant geographical feature in that direction.
C. North-East - 2. Purvachal Hills:
- Correct. The Purvachal Hills, also known as the Eastern Himalayas or Patkai Range, are located in the northeastern part of India, bordering Myanmar.
D. South - 4. Indian Ocean:
- Correct. The Indian Ocean lies to the south of the Indian peninsula, forming its southern maritime boundary.

Key Takeaway

The geographical features bordering India are distinct in each cardinal and intercardinal direction, with the Himalayas in the North, Hindukush in the North-West, Purvachal Hills in the North-East, and the Indian Ocean in the South.

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