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Map and location knowledge: India by region

Map: West Bengal, Odisha, Sikkim

Practise 2 PYQs

Concepts to cover

  1. Sikkim and Darjeeling: Kangchenjunga, Zemu glacier, Tso Lhamo, Teesta and Rangeet, Nathu La and Jelep La, Gurudongmar, Khangchendzonga National Park, Siliguri corridor
  2. Odisha: Chilika, Bhitarkanika, Gahirmatha, Simlipal, Mahendragiri, Hirakud, Paradip, Gopalpur, Puri, Konark, Talcher, Sukinda, Rushikulya
  3. West Bengal: Sundarbans, Hooghly and Farakka, Digha, Chandipur is in Odisha, Kangsabati reservoir, Purulia, Ayodhya hills, Darjeeling, Dooars, Buxa, Jaldapara, Gorumara, Haldia, Sagar island
  4. Chandipur (Balasore, Odisha): sea recedes up to five kilometres twice a day
  5. Protected areas: Sundarbans, Simlipal, Bhitarkanika, Satkosia, Debrigarh, Khangchendzonga, Singalila, Neora Valley, Buxa, Jaldapara
Where to study

India: Physical Environment, Class XI, chapter 2: Structure and Physiography (2026-27)

  • ch. 2, Structure and Physiography, p. 1-10 (book pages 7-16)
  • ch. 2, Darjiling and Sikkim, p. 5 (book page 11)

India: Physical Environment, Class XI, chapter 3: Drainage System (2026-27)

  • ch. 3, Drainage System, p. 1-10 (book pages 17-26)
  • ch. 3, Tista, p. 7 (book page 23)
  • ch. 3, Mahanadi, p. 7 (book page 23)
  • ch. 3, Padma, p. 5 (book page 21)

Geography of India · Majid Husain

  • ch. 2, Physiography
  • ch. 3, Drainage Systems and Water Resources

India: Physical Environment, Class XI, chapter 5: Natural Vegetation (2026-27)

  • ch. 5, Similipal, p. 7-9 (book pages 48-50)
  • ch. 5, Biosphere Reserves, p. 9-10 (book pages 50-51)
  • ch. 5, Sunderban, p. 7-9 (book pages 48-50)

Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Grade 7 Part 1, chapter 1: Geographical Diversity of India (Reprint 2026-27)

  • ch. 1, The Delta in West Bengal and the Sundarbans, p. 22 (book page 22)

Political Map of India, English edition 2026 (Survey of India)

  • sheet 1, states, capitals, towns and international boundary, p. 1
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