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GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER - 10: OUR STATE KARNATAKA - PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISIONS

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:

1. We celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava on 1st November

Answer :- Kannada Rajyotsava is celebrated on the 1st of November every year.

2. The year in which the State was named as Karnataka is 1973

Answer :- The state was officially renamed as Karnataka in the year 1973.

3. The State to the east of Karnataka is Andhra Pradesh

Answer :- Andhra Pradesh is the state situated to the east of Karnataka.

4. The largest district in Karnataka is Belagavi

Answer :- Belagavi is the largest district in the state of Karnataka by area.

5. Karnataka is in the Southern part of India.

Answer :- Karnataka is located in the southern region of India.

6. St. Mary’s Island is located near Malpe.

Answer :- St. Mary’s Island can be found near Malpe in Udupi district.

7. The Western Ghats of Karnataka are known as the Sahyadri Hills.

Answer :- In Karnataka, the Western Ghats are commonly referred to as the Sahyadri Hills.

8. Agumbe Ghat links Shivamogga and Udupi

Answer :- The Agumbe Ghat provides a road link between Shivamogga and Udupi.

9. Kodagu district is known as the Kashmir of Karnataka.

Answer :- Kodagu is often called the 'Kashmir of Karnataka' due to its cool climate and natural beauty.

II. Answer the following questions in brief:

10. Give the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of Karnataka.

Answer :-

  • Latitudinal extent: Karnataka extends from 11°31' North to 18°45' North latitude.
  • Longitudinal extent: It extends from 74°12' East to 78°40' East longitude.

11. Name our neighbouring states.

Answer :-

  • Maharashtra (North)
  • Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (East)
  • Tamil Nadu (South-East)
  • Kerala (South-West)
  • Goa (North-West)

12. Which are the four administrative divisions of Karnataka?

Answer :-

  1. Bengaluru Division
  2. Mysuru Division
  3. Belagavi Division
  4. Kalaburagi Division

13. Explain the geographical location of Karnataka in India.

Answer :- Karnataka is one of India's 28 states, positioned in the southern part of the country. It is located in the west-central region of the Indian Peninsula.

14. Mention the important physical divisions of Karnataka.

Answer :-

  • The Coastal Plain
  • The Malnad Region
  • The Maidan Region (Northern and Southern Maidan)

15. Write a note on the relief features of Malnad region.

Answer :-

  • The Malnad region runs parallel to the coastline from north to south.
  • It features steep, terrace-like slopes to the west and gentle slopes to the east, which is why they are called "Ghats".
  • The region is approximately 650 km long and 50-76 km wide, with heights ranging from 900 to 1500 meters above sea level.
  • These hills block rain-bearing winds from the Arabian Sea, resulting in heavy rainfall often exceeding 200 cm.

16. Give an account on the coastal plains of Karnataka.

Answer :-

  • Karnataka gained its coastline following the linguistic reorganization of states.
  • This division is situated between the Arabian Sea and the Malnad region.
  • The coastline stretches for 320 km from Mangaluru in the south to Karwar in the north.
  • Its width varies between 12 and 64 km, being wider in the south and narrowing toward the north.
  • Known as the 'Canara Coast' or 'Karnataka Coastline', it stands over 200 meters above sea level.

17. Name the main hills of Southern maidan.

Answer :-

  • Bengaluru Rural: Savana Durga, Narayana Durga, and Shiva Ganga hills.
  • Tumakuru: Madhugiri hill (the largest monolith hill in Asia).
  • Chikkaballapur: Nandi Hills, Chennakeshava hill, and Skandagiri.
  • Mandya: Adichunchanagiri hills.
  • Chamarajanagar: Biligirirangana (BR) Hills, Malemadeswara hills, and Himavad Gopalaswamy hills.
  • Mysuru: Chamundi Hills.

18. Mention the mountain passes in the Western Ghats.

Answer :-

  • Charmadi Ghat: Connects Mangaluru and Chikkamagaluru.
  • Shiradi Ghat: Connects Hassan (Sakleshpur) and Mangaluru.
  • Agumbe Ghat: Connects Shivamogga and Udupi.
  • Hulikal Ghat: Connects Shivamogga and Kundapur.

III. Match the following:

Answer :-

Column A Column B (Answer)
i. Jog falls c. Sharavathi river
ii. Om beach d. Gokarna
iii. Nandi hill station e. Chikkaballapur
iv. Monolith hill g. Madhugiri hills
v. Land of sunshine b. Northern maidan

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