INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

COASTAL PLAINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which landform is surrounded by water from three sides?
A
The Northern Plains
B
Deserts
C
The Peninsular Plateau
D
Coastal Plains
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides is called peninsula.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is a landmass surrounded by water on three sides. On one side it is connected to the main landmass. Southern India is a peninsula surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Arabian Sea in the west and the Indian ocean in the south. The Indian peninsula is one of the oldest landmasses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: An area of land that is completely surrounded by water is called an island. It is smaller than a continent. Islands can be found in oceans, lakes, rivers, or seas. A group of islands is known as an archipelago.

Detailed explanation-4: -A peninsula is a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water but is connected to the mainland on one side. Peninsulas can be very small, sometimes only large enough for a single lighthouse, for instance.

Detailed explanation-5: -A peninsula is a piece of land that is bordered by water on three sides but connected to mainland.

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