Geography Chapter 25

Question 1

1. What geographical features such as river systems and climates, characterize India’s three main landform regions?

Answer 1

A. Himalayan mountains region- highland climate
B. Gangetic Plain region- humid subtropical
C. Deccan plateau- semi arid and tropical wet

Question 2

2. What time of year is the “monsoon” season and where are the rains the heaviest?

Answer 2

A. In June.
B. Rain is heaviest in the western ghats region and foothills of the Himalayas.

Question 3

3. In what ways have trade, invasions, and outside control affected Indian society and culture?

Answer 3

An ancient culture, India has been the center of trade and invasion for centuries. The British colonial occupation had a major influence on Indian culture and development.

Question 4

4. What is India’s main religion, and what others can be found there?

Answer 4

A. Hinduism
B. Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism

Question 5

5. What conflicts does India have with Pakistan?

Answer 5

They dispute who owns and controls the Kashmir region. They also argue over how much water India should take from the upper Indus River.