LESSON - 2

THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS

Define
1. KANGRI-
A small earthen pot with burning coal used
as a means to keep oneself warm.

2. GLACIER-
A slow moving river of ice is called a glacier.
 Lesson 2
THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS
QUESTION –ANSWERS

Q1. Which are the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas ?

Ans. 1)The three parallel ranges of the Himalayas are-
a. The Greater Himalaya -Himadri
b. The Middle Himalaya - Himachal
c. The Outer Himalaya - Shiwalik
Q2. What is terrace farming ? Why is it popular in the
mountains ?
Ans.2)Farmers cut steps or terraces along the slopes in the
mountains to grow crops, such farming is called terrace
farming.
It is popular in the mountains because there is lack of plain
land and land here is sloping.
Q3. What is Sikkim famous for ?
Ans. Sikkim is famous for oranges, cardamom and orchids.
Q4. What are the main occupations of the people of
Arunachal Pradesh?
Ans.4) The main occupations of the people of Arunachal
Pradesh are farming, wood carving, carpet weaving and making
bamboo and cane products.
Q5. How can we tell the tribe a Naga belongs to ?
Ans. The Nagas wear shawls of different designs. We can tell
the tribe a Naga belongs to from the design on his/her
shawl.
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THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS
Give Reasons
Q1. Can we grow crops on Mount Everest ? Give
reasons .
Ans. No, we cannot grow crops on Mount Everest
because –
1 .Mount Everest is very high (8848 m) and
covered with snow throughout the year.

2. There is no soil to grow crops.

Q 2. Rivers like Ganga, Yamuna originate from the Greater
Himalayas. Why?

Ans. It is so because -

1. These rivers start from glaciers .

2. The Greater Himalayas are covered with snow throughout
the year and glaciers are found here.
Q.3. Terrace farming is popular in the hills. Why?

Ans. It is so because -

There is lack of plain land in the hills and land here is sloping, so
farmers cut steps or terraces along the slopes to grow crops.

Q.4.Nagas wear shawls of different designs. Why?

Ans. It is so because -

We can tell the tribe a Naga belongs to by the design on his/her

shawl.
 Lesson 2 – REVIEW EXCERCISE
A)Match the columns:

1)Kahwa a) a tribe in Meghalaya ( 4 )

2)dhazu b) a special tea popular in Jammu

and Kashmir ( 1 )

3)bakhu c) a language spoken in Tripura ( 5 )

4)Garo d) dress worn by women of Sikkim ( 3 )

5)Kokborok e) scarf worn by women of Himachal

Pradesh ( 2 )

B)Write two examples of each:

1)Rivers that originate in the Himalayas :Ganga , Yamuna

2)Woven products of Uttarakhand: woollen shawls , rugs

3) States lying in the Purvachal Hill Ranges: Manipur, Nagaland

4)Fruits grown in Manipur: Lychee, Papaya

5)Places of tourist interest in Meghalaya : Shillong, Cherrapunji

 LESSON 2 MAP WORK

MARK THE STATES AND UNION TERRITORIES THAT LIE IN THE NORTHERN
MOUNTAINS