Geography of India Vocabulary Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards reviewing key geographical terms, features, and unifying concepts of India from the lecture notes.

Tributaries

Smaller rivers or streams that flow into a larger river.

Biodiversity

The variety of all living things—plants, animals, and microorganisms—found in a particular area.

Ridge

A long and narrow high area that often connects several hills or mountains in a line.

Archipelago

A group of islands.

The Himalayas

A major geographical feature considered the crown of India that acts as a natural barrier against cold winds and invasions, and feeds major rivers in the country.

The Northern Plains

An essential geographical feature of India that supports agriculture, water supply, and human life, driving the country's development.

Sundarbans

A UNESCO Heritage site in West Bengal featuring a unique combination of river, sea, and land, which serves as a home to many species including the royal Bengal tiger.

Peninsular Plateau

The southern region of India composed of ancient rocks and high flat land, surrounded by water on three sides: the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean.

Mini Continent

A term describing India due to its combination of diverse landforms (mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus, islands), varied climates, and distinct cultures, languages, food habits, and lifestyles.

Geographical Interdependence

The unity created among people in different regions of India through shared natural resources, trade, travel, transport systems, and cultural exchange.