India – Notes 1. Introduction to India Location : India is located in South Asia. It lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere. Coordinates : From 8°4′N to 37°6′N latitude and 68°7′E to 97°25′E longitude. Time Zone : Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC +5:30. Borders : Shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Maritime borders with Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Indonesia. 2. Physical Geography of India A. Major Physiographic Divisions The Northern Mountains Includes the Himalayas (Greater, Lesser, and Shiwalik ranges). Important peaks: Mount Everest (Nepal), Kanchenjunga (India). Passes: Nathu La, Shipki La, Rohtang, Zoji La. The Northern Plains Formed by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers. Extremely fertile alluvial soil. Divided into Punjab Plains, Ganga Plains, and Brahmaputra Valley. The Peninsular Plateau Oldest landmass; includes Deccan and Central Highlands. Rivers: Narmada, Godavari, Krishna. Rich i...
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