Read the extract and answer the questions that follows : A detailed account of the different physiographic units highlights the unique features of each region. It would, however, be clear that each region complements the other and makes the country richer in its natural resources. The mountains are the major sources of water and forest wealth. The northern plains are the granaries of the country. They provide the base for early civilisations. The plateau is a storehouse of minerals, which has played a crucial role in the industrialisation of the country. The coastal region and island groups provide sites for fi shing and port activities. Thus, the diverse physical features of the land have immense future possibilities of development. (i)Explain the most fertile region of northern plains. (ii) Do you think that peninsular plateau is only limited to central and southern India ? (iii) Do you think that any physiographic division of India is not discussed in the extract ?

Read the extract and answer the questions that follows : A detailed

1.	Read the extract and answer the questions that follows : A detailed account of the different physiographic units highlights the unique features of each region. It would, however, be clear that each region complements the other and makes the country richer in its natural resources. The mountains are the major sources of water and forest wealth. The northern plains are the granaries of the country. They provide the base for early civilisations. The plateau is a storehouse of minerals, which has played a crucial role in the industrialisation of the country. The coastal region and island groups provide sites for fi shing and port activities. Thus, the diverse physical features of the land have immense future possibilities of development. (i)Explain the most fertile region of northern plains. (ii) Do you think that peninsular plateau is only limited to central and southern India ? (iii) Do you think that any physiographic division of India is not discussed in the extract ?
Answer» (i) Mountains are the major sources of water and forest wealth.(ii) The northern plains are the granaries of the country.(iii) The plateau is a storehouse of minerals, which has PLAYED a CRUCIAL role in the industrialization of the country.(iv) The coastal region PROVIDES sites for fishing and port activities.(V) The island groups have great diversity of flora and fauna.