Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science Geography Chapter 10 Our State Karnataka – Physiographic Divisions Solution Exercise Question and Answer
I.) Fill in the blanks with suitable words :
1.) We celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava on ____________.
2.) The year in which the State was named as Karnataka is _____.
3.) The State to the east of Karnataka is __________ .
4.) The largest district in Karnataka is ___________
5.) The total area of Karnataka is ___________ sq.kms.
6.) _________ island is located near Malpe.
7) ____________ are called Sahyadris.
8) Agumbe Ghat links __________ and ___________.
9) ____________ district is known as the Kashmir of Karnataka.
Answer:-
1.) 1st November
2.) 1973
3.) Andhra Pradesh
4.) Bengaluru Urban
5.) 1,91,791
6.) Mary’s (coconut)
7.) Malnad (Western Ghats)
8.) Shivamogga and Udupi.
9.) Kodagu
II.) Discuss in groups and answer the following questions :
1.) Give the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of Karnataka.
Answer:-Karnataka extends from 11⁰-31’ North to 18⁰-45’ North latitude and 74⁰-12’ East to 78⁰-40′ East longitude.
2.) Name Karnataka’s neighbouring states.
Answer:- States of Maharashtra in thenorth, Andhra Pradesh in the east, Tamil Nadu in the south and south-east, Kerala in the south-west, and Goa in the north-west form its frontiers
3.) Which are the four administrative divisions of Karnataka?
Answer:-Bengaluru, Mysuru, Belagavi and Kalaburagiare the four administrative divisions of Karnataka
4.) Explain the geographical location of Karnataka in India.
Answer:-
- The shape of Karnataka resembles a cashewnut. Karnataka is situated in the Southern part of India, in the Western Central area of the peninsular region
- Karnataka extends from 11⁰-31’ North to 18⁰-45’ North latitude and 74⁰-12’ East to 78⁰-40′ East longitude. Its length is 750 km stretching from Aurad taluk in Bidar district in the northern-most tip of the State to Chamarajnagar district in the south.
- Its width is 400 km. from west to east. Karwar in Uttar Kannada district is at the western end whereas Mulbagal taluk in Kolar district is at the eastern end.
- The Arabian Sea in the west, states of Maharashtra in thenorth, Andhra Pradesh in the east, Tamil Nadu in the south and south-east, Kerala in the south-west, and Goa in the north-west form its frontiers..
5.) Mention the important physical divisions of Karnataka.
Answer :-Karnataka can be divided into three important physical divisions : 1. The Coast 2. The Malnad and 3. The Maidan.
6.) Write a note on the relief features of Malnad region.
Answer:-
- The Western Ghats in Karnataka state are referred to as Malnad or the land of hills. They are also called the Sahyadris.
- Malnad runs parallel to the coastline from north to south. They have steep terrace like slopes in the west and gentle slope to the east. Hence they are called Ghats
- These hills obstruct the rain-bearing winds from the Arabian Sea and cause heavy rains often more than 200 cms.
- Since Malnad region receives heavy rainfall, it has attractive hill resort covered with dense evergreen forests. It is the birthplace of many rivers which, when they fast down the steep slopes, form wonderful waterfalls.
- The Jogfalls (Sharavathi river), is the highest waterfall of India. Coffee, tea, rubber plantations and spices are grown abundantly on the slopes. Since coffee is grown widely in Chikkamagaluru, it is called ‘The Land of Coffee’.
- Kodagu district is known as the ‘Kashmir of Karnataka’ because of its cool weather. It is also referred to as the ‘Land of Oranges’ as oranges are grown abundantly in Kodagu district.
- At present, Malnad has been identified as ‘Biodiversity Zone’ and protected.
7) Give an account on the coastal plains of Karnataka.
Answer:-
- Coastal plains lies between the Arabian Sea and the Malnad region.It is called the ‘Canara or the Karnataka Coastline’
- Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttarakannada are the coastal districts of Karnataka
- There are many ports along the coastline. Among them, ‘New Mangaluru’ is the major port in Karnataka.The New Mangaluru Port is called ‘The Gateway to Karnataka’.
- Many beautiful beaches are formed along the sea-coast, attract tourists
- There are some small islands located near the sea-coast. Among them are St. Mary’s Island (Coconut Island), near Malpe
- Fishing is the main occupation of the people near the coast. Agriculture is also another important occupation. Crops like cashew, coconut, arecanut, cardamom and paddy are grown here
8.) Name the main hills of Southern maidan.
Answer:-Chitradurga hills, Narayana durga, Savanadurga and Shivaganga , Madhugiri hill, Nandi hills, Chennakeshava hill, Kavaledurga and Skandagiri hill (Harihareswara hill) , ligirirangana hill, Malemadeswara hill, Himad gopalaswamy hills, Chamundi hill
9.) Mention the mountain passes in the Western Ghats.
Answer :-
1.) Charmadi Ghat – It links Mangaluru and Chikkamagaluru.
2). Shiradi Ghat – It links Hassan – Sakleshpur and Mangaluru.
3.) Agumbe Ghat – It links Shivamogga and Udupi.
4.) Hulikal Ghat – It links Shivamogga and Kundapur.
III.) Match the following :
A B
1.) Jogfalls a. Mangaluru
2.) Om beach b. Northern maidan
3.) Nandi hill stationc. Sharavati river
4.) Monolith hill d. Gokarna
5.) Land of sunshinee. Chikballapur
g.) Madhugiri
Answer :-
1- c, 2- d, 3-e, 4-g, 5-b
IV.) Activities :
1.) Draw an outline map of Karnataka, mark and name its districts and also indicate the latitudinal and longitudinal positions.
Answer:-
2.) Mark and name the coastal districts and the districts of Malnad on the map of Karnataka
Answer:-
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