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    ​Answer the following questions :-

    i. Explain the major physical divisions of Jammu,


    Kashmir and Ladakh?

    Ans: The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and the


    Union Territory of Ladakh are divided into the
    following physiographic regions:
    I. Outer Plains: Fertile lowlands with rivers supporting
    thriving agriculture.

    II. Shiwaliks: Young hills with rich biodiversity, serving


    as an ecological buffer zone.

    III. Middle Himalayas: Scenic ranges with diverse


    landscapes, influencing regional climate.

    IV. Valley of Kashmir: Picturesque valley, fertile soil,


    famous for saffron and apples.

    V. Ladakh Region: High-altitude desert with a unique


    culture, popular for adventurous tourism.

    ii. Name the areas of Jammu Division which are


    covered by the alluvial plains?

    Ans: Areas of jammu division which are covered by the


    alluvial plains are :
    1. Kathua
    2. Akhnoor
    3. Hiranagar
    4. Bishnah
    5. R.S Pura
    6. Domana

    These regions are characterized by fertile soils


    deposited by rivers and are suitable for agriculture,
    making them productive crop lands in the region.

    iii. Discuss the main features of climate of Ladakh

    Ans: Ladakh experiences a cold and arid climate,


    resembling a cold desert. It has extreme heat and cold
    variations, with very low precipitation, mainly as
    snow. Sun and shade temperatures differ significantly.
    Summers are short and intense, while winters are long
    and extremely cold.

    iv. Name the main tributaries of River Jhelum

    Ans: The city of Kashmir is on the bank of river


    Jhelum. Romushi, Doodh Ganga, Sukhnag, Lidder,
    Sindh Nallah, Madhumati and Phuru are important
    tributaries of Jehlum.
    v. Which mountain ranges of Himalayas surround the
    valley of Kashmir?

    Ans: The beautiful valley of Kashmir is situated in the


    northwestern part of the Himalayas. It is surrounded
    by the Greater Himalayas in the north and the middle
    Himalayas in the south.
    Name the main rivers and tributaries which flow
    through the outer plains of Jammu?
    : The outer plains are drained by River Ravi and
    Chenab and their tributaries like Basantar, Ujh, Tawi &
    Manawar Tawi.

    vii. Give a brief account of the soils found in Jammu,


    Kashmir and Ladakh.

    Ans: The top layer of the earth's crust, known as soil,


    supports plant life. There present alluvial soils in
    Jammu plains, including old and new alluvium near
    rivers. Karewas soils in the Kashmir Valley are suitable
    for horticulture. Ladakh's cold desert has limited soil
    development, with some alluvial tracks and
    mountainous soils in certain areas.
    1. Write short notes on

    a. Alluvial soil

    Ans: Alluvial soil, rich in fertility, originates from river


    deposition. It prevails mainly in Jammu, supporting
    agriculture and livelihoods in the region. Its two
    variants, old alluvium (Bhangar) above riverbanks and
    new alluvium (Khaddar) in floodplains, play crucial
    roles in sustaining various crops and fostering
    agricultural prosperity.

    b. Side Valleys

    Ans: Side valleys are smaller valleys branching off


    from the main river valley. They offer diverse
    landscapes, microclimates, and resources, contributing
    to the region's ecological and socio-economic diversity.
    Kishenganga Valley in Gurez is one of the famous side
    valleys of Kashmir.

    c. Plateau of Ladakh

    Ans: Ladakh, the northernmost region of India, is a


    vast cold desert plateau at 5000 meters height. With
    limited vegetation and arid conditions, agriculture is
    restricted to irrigated tracks along the Indus River,
    cultivating crops like wheat, barley, and apricots. The
    area also includes the Siachen Glacier in the
    Karakoram range.

    2. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives


    given below:-
    (i) The outer plains of the Union Territory of Jammu &
    Kashmir are locally called as
    a. Wuddars
    b. Pahars
    c. Khads
    d. Andarwah and Bajwa

    (ii) Saffron is cultivated in the

    a. Middle Mountains
    b. Karewas of Kashmir
    c. Outer Plains
    d. Plateau of Ladakh

    (iii) Karewas is formed of which kind of deposits

    a. Lacustrine
    b. Calcareous
    c. Argillaceous
    d. Fluvial

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