ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Geography

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There are 28 ______ and 8 union territories in India.

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The __________  divides India into two halves

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The Lakshadweep Islands have been formed by the growth of _______.

On what basis were the states of India reorganised after independence?

Name the states and union territories of India along with their capitals. (Political divisions).

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A mountain range in South-west Asia that separates Asia from Europe: ____________

State whether the following is true or false:

Three rivers which flow northwards into the Arctic Ocean are the Ganga, the Brahmaputra, and the Yamuna.

State whether the following is true or false:

The Karakoram Range is a short-range, which extends south-eastwards from the Pamir Knot between the Kunlun and the Himalayas.

Answer the following question in brief:

Name the geographical features that border Asia in the north, south, east, and west.

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In which country of Asia are the Mesopotamian plains situated?

Answer the following question in detail:

Describe the Northern Lowlands of Asia.

What are the six regional divisions of Asia?

Name some important cities in East Asia.

Which are the two main rivers of Central Asia and why are they important?

Write a short note on South Asia.

Why is West Asia not densely populated?

Why is the Plateau of Tibet called the ‘Roof of the World’?

Name few glaciers found in Himalayas and Karakoram range of mountains.

Name few passes in the Central Fold Mountains and Inter – Montane Plateaux which allow the movements of goods and people across the mountains.

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Asia lies wholly in the _______ and ________ hemispheres.