DELHI PRIVATE SCHOOL, DUBAI

UAE SOCIAL STUDIES

GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH ASIA
GRADE 7

Q1. What is the Indian subcontinent? List as many geographic features as you can.
Q2. Name the following:
1.Where did the word ‘India’ come from? __________
2. What is the world’s highest mountain peak? _________
3. In which mountain range is the highest peak in the world located? ________
4. Which Mountain passes were used by invaders into the region? ___________
5. What separates the north from the south of the subcontinent? __________
6. What kind of rock can be found at the Deccan Plateau? _________
7. Which area was used by ancient sea traders? ___________

Q3. Refer the map of South Asian Subcontinent and write down the five geographic features: River,
mountains, valleys, coasts etc.

Q4. Answer the following questions:

1. Write the geographic features of the upper course of Ganga River.
2. Bangladesh is one of the countries most affected by the monsoon. Justify.
3. How did the winter monsoon help traditional boat sailors?
4. Describe the features of Indus River as it passes through Karakorum and Pakistan.