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Q58 (IAS/2017) Geography › Indian Physical Geography › Indian physical features Official Key

Consider the following statements : 1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only. 2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only. 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B
Explanation

The correct answer is option B (statement 3 only).

**Statement 1 is incorrect**: The Indian states that share boundaries with China are Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal[1] Pradesh – these five states contain the Himalayas. However, the Himalayas also extend into other Indian states like West Bengal (Darjeeling region) and parts of the Northeast, making the total count more than five states.

**Statement 2 is incorrect**: The Western Ghats starts south of the Tapi river in Gujarat and runs about 1600 km through the six states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala[2]. This clearly indicates six states, not five.

**Statement 3 is correct**: The Pulicat lake lies further south on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu[3]. This confirms that Pulicat Lake is spread over exactly two states only.

Therefore, only statement 3 is correct, making option B the right answer.

Sources
  1. [1] https://edustud.nic.in/edu/SupportMaterial202324/9/09_sst_english_sm_2024.pdf
  2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Western Ghats: A World Heritage Site > p. 55
  3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > The Eastern Coastal Plain > p. 66
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Q. Consider the following statements : 1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only. 2. Western Ghats are spread over five St…
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Origin: Books + Current Affairs Fairness: Moderate fairness Books / CA: 6.7/10 · 3.3/10

This question exposes the gap between 'reading' geography and 'visualizing' it. While books like Majid Husain explicitly list the Western Ghats states, the Himalayan count requires synthesizing multiple regional descriptions (Punjab, Kumaon, Assam Himalayas) onto a political map. The 'only' keyword is a specific trigger to check for small, easily missed states like Goa or West Bengal.

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This question can be broken into the following sub-statements. Tap a statement sentence to jump into its detailed analysis.

Statement 1
List all Indian states over which the Himalayas are spread and give the total number of such states.
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"the part of Himalayas lying between Indus and Sutlej has been traditionally known as Punjab Himalaya but it is also known regionally as Kashmir and Himachal Himalaya from west to east respectively. The part of Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali river is known as Kumaon Himalayas. The Kali and Tista rivers demark the Nepal Himalayas and the part lying between Tista and Dihang river as Assam Himalayas. The Brahmaputra marks the eastern most boundaries of the Himalayas."
Why this source?
  • Describes parts of the Himalayas by river valleys and gives regional names tied to Indian states/regions.
  • Explicitly names Punjab (Punjab Himalaya), Kashmir, Himachal, Kumaon (Uttarakhand), and Assam Himalayas, and marks the Brahmaputra as the eastern boundary.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"Indian states shall boundaries with China Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh"
Why this source?
  • Lists Indian states that share boundaries with China — these are the northern Himalayan states along India's Himalayan front.
  • Specifically names Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
Web source
Presence: 3/5
"Himalayas in the Darjiling and Sikkim regions lie in an eastwest direction, while in Arunachal Pradesh they are from southwest"
Why this source?
  • Mentions Himalayan zones in specific regions (Darjiling and Sikkim) and names Arunachal Pradesh as part of the Himalayan orientation.
  • Supports inclusion of West Bengal (Darjiling), Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh among Himalayan areas.

Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > Biogeographic zones of India > p. 25
Strength: 5/5
“• 5. Te Himalayan Floristic Region: Te Himalayas have been divided into two foristic divisions, i.e. Te Western Himalayas and the Eastern Himalayas. Te Western Himalaya sprawls over the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Tis region is characterised with altitudinal zonation of natural vegetation. Te main vegetation types of this region include Sal, teak, rhododendron, Laburnum, orchids, bamboo, champa, Semul, pines, deodar, oak, alder, chest-nut, birch, larch, spruce, fr, silver fr and juniper. At higher altitudes, are the alpine pastures known as Margs in the state of Jammu & Kashmir.• 6. Trans-Himalayas Floristic Region: Te Trans-Himalayas Floristic Region sprawls over the leeward-side of the Greater Himalayas in the Ladakh Division of Jammu & Kashmir.”
Why relevant

Gives a floristic division naming the Western Himalaya (sprawls over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) and notes a Trans‑Himalaya region in Ladakh.

How to extend

A student can map these named regions onto current political units (and count Jammu & Kashmir / Ladakh appropriately) to start building the state list.

Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > Himalayas and east and south east Asia > p. 8
Strength: 4/5
“• 23. Himalayan Hotspot (Formerly Eastern Himalayan Hotspot) Tis Himalayan Hotspot stretches over the Himalayas, covering Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and the eastern states of India. Most of the highest peaks of the world are located in this region. In the Himalayas, there is altitudinal zonation of ecosystems. Te growing population, deforestation, industrialisation, urbanisation and agricultural encroachment have transformed the ecosystems of the Himalayas substantially. Several species of plants and animals of this hotspot are in the list of endangered or threatened species (Fig. 4.1).• 24. Te Eastern Himalayas Identifed in 2005, this hotspot spreads over the hill state of north-east India including Sikkim, Bhutan, western Myanmar and the Yunnan province of south-west China.”
Why relevant

Describes the 'Himalayan Hotspot' covering Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and the eastern states of India; separately identifies the Eastern Himalayas including the hill state of north‑east India including Sikkim and Bhutan.

How to extend

Use this to infer that Sikkim and other north‑eastern hill states contact the Himalaya and check a political map to see which specific north‑eastern states meet the Himalayan range.

CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > MAJOR PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISIONS > p. 10
Strength: 4/5
“The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as Kumaon Himalayas. The Kali and Teesta rivers demarcate the Nepal Himalayas and the part lying between Teesta and Dihang rivers is known as Assam Himalayas. There are regional names also in these broad categories. Find out some regional names of the Himalayas The Brahmaputra marks the eastern-most boundary of the Himalayas. Beyond the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along the eastern boundary of India. They are known as the Purvachal or the Eastern hills and mountains. These hills running through the north-eastern states are mostly composed of strong sandstones, which are sedimentary rocks.”
Why relevant

Defines regional Himalayan subunits (Kumaon Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Assam Himalayas) and states that the Brahmaputra marks the easternmost boundary and that the Purvachal (eastern hills) run through the north‑eastern states.

How to extend

A student can trace these river boundaries on a map to determine which Indian states lie within those Himalayan subunits (e.g., Kumaon → Uttarakhand; Assam Himalayas → states in the northeast).

CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > MAJOR PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISIONS > p. 8
Strength: 3/5
“This range consists of the famous valley of Kashmir, the Kangra and Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh. This region is well-known for its hill stations. • Location of Mussoorie, Nainital, Ranikhet from your atlas and also name the state where they are located. The outer-most range of the Himalayas is called the Shiwaliks. They extend over a width”
Why relevant

Mentions well‑known Himalayan valleys and hill stations in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh and notes the outermost Shiwaliks extend over a width (implying multiple states).

How to extend

Combine this with an atlas to confirm which states contain the Shiwalik range and major Himalayan valleys (supporting inclusion of those states).

Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 1: Geographical Diversity of India > LET'S EXPLORE > p. 6
Strength: 3/5
“Can you locate the names of the states in the different parts of the Himalayas? Take the help of both the physical and political maps for this exercise.”
Why relevant

Explicitly prompts locating names of states in different parts of the Himalayas using physical and political maps.

How to extend

Follow this exercise: use physical/political maps to list and count all states intersected by the Himalayan system.

Statement 2
List all Indian states over which the Western Ghats are spread and give the total number of such states.
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Western Ghats: A World Heritage Site > p. 55
Presence: 5/5
“Apart from the World Heritage Site, it is one of the eight hottest hot spots of biological diversity in the world. The Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) is 56,825 km2 (2014). The Western Ghats or the Sahyadri is a mountain ranee sec 're western see of the Peninsular India. It separates the Deccan Plateau from the narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea (Fig.5.8). The Western Ghats starts south of the Tapi river in Gujarat and runs about 1600 km through the six states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala ending at Kanyakumari, at the southern tip of India.”
Why this source?
  • Directly states the Western Ghats runs through six states and lists them by name.
  • Specifies the sequence from Gujarat to Kanyakumari, confirming geographic extent and terminal points.
Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > Western ghats as a World Heritage site > p. 57
Presence: 4/5
“Te Western Ghats and the Sahydri Mountain Range separates the Deccan Plateau from the narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea. It starts south of the Tapi River in Gujarat and runs about 1600 km through the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, ending at Kanyakumari, the southern tip of the Peninsular India (Fig. 4.11). Te main peaks of the Western Ghats are: Asthamudi (2695 m), Doddabetta (2636 m), Mukurthi (2554 m) and Kodaikanal (2133 m). Tere are 5000 species of fowering plants, 139 mammal species, 508 bird species and 179 amphibian species. According to one estimate, 325 globally threatened species are found in the Western Ghats.”
Why this source?
  • Names Gujarat as the start point and enumerates Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as the states traversed.
  • Describes the ~1600 km length corroborating the span across multiple states.
INDIA PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Structure and Physiography > The Deccan Plateau > p. 12
Presence: 3/5
“This is bordered by the Western Ghats in the west, Eastern Ghats in the east and the Satpura, Maikal range and Mahadeo hills in the north. Western Ghats are locally known by different names such as Sahyadri in Maharashtra, Nilgiri hills in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and Anaimalai hills and Cardamom hills in Kerala. Western Ghats are”
Why this source?
  • Gives local names (Sahyadri, Nilgiri, Anaimalai, Cardamom) tied to specific states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala), supporting presence in those states.
  • Reinforces southern-state distribution of the range.
Statement 3
List all Indian states over which Pulicat Lake is spread and give the total number of such states.
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > The Eastern Coastal Plain > p. 66
Presence: 5/5
“plain has a straight shoreline with well defined beaches of sand and shingles. The most famous is the Marina Beach in Chennai. All along the coast, there are several sandbars generally in front of the river mouths. There are some of the important lagoons of India along the Eastern coast, of which, Chilka in the south-west of the Mahanadi delta is the biggest lake (65 km×8 km) in the country. The Kulleru lake lies between the deltas of Godavari and Krishna, while the Pulicat lake lies further south on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states Pulicat Lake lies on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
  • Identifies Pulicat as one of the lagoons on the eastern coastal plain, locating it between those two states.
History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 16: The Coming of the Europeans > Dutch in Tamil Nadu > p. 250
Presence: 3/5
“The Portuguese who established a control over Pulicat since 1502 were overthrown by the Dutch. In Pulicat, located 60 kilometers north of Chennai, the Dutch built the Castle Geldria. The remains of this 400 year old fort can be seen even now. This fort was once the seat of Dutch power. The Dutch established control of Masulipatnam in 1605 and they established their settlement at Pulicat in 1610. The Coming of the Europeans 250”
Why this source?
  • Places Pulicat 60 km north of Chennai, corroborating its location in the Tamil Nadu coastal region.
  • Provides geographic context linking Pulicat to the Chennai/Tamil Nadu area (supports the Tamil Nadu part of the border claim).
CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 3: Drainage > EXERCISE > p. 24
Presence: 2/5
“Give an example.• (ii) Which is the largest river basin in India?• (iii) Where do the rivers Indus and Ganga have their origin?• (iv) Name the two headstreams of the Ganga. Where do they meet to form the Ganga?• (v) Why does the Brahmaputra in its Tibetan part have less silt, despite a longer course?• (vi) Which two Peninsular rivers flow through trough?• (vii) State some economic benefits of rivers and lakes.• 3. Below are given names of a few lakes of India. Group them under two categories – natural and created by human beings. • (a) Wular (b) Dal• (c) Nainital (d) Bhimtal• (e) Gobind Sagar (f) Loktak• (g) Barapani (h) Chilika • (i) Sambhar (j) Rana Pratap Sagar• (k) Nizam Sagar (l) Pulicat• (m) Nagarjuna Sagar (n) Hirakund• 4.”
Why this source?
  • Lists Pulicat among notable Indian lakes, supporting its recognition as a named lake in standard geography listings.
  • While not giving state names, it corroborates Pulicat's inclusion in lake inventories used alongside state-based references.
Pattern takeaway: UPSC tests the 'Political Footprint of Physical Features'. They want to know if you realize that a mountain range isn't just a line on a physical map but a zone covering specific administrative units. Always verify the start-point, end-point, and the 'tiny states' in between.
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Map-based Trap. Solvable via Majid Husain (Western Ghats) + Atlas work (Himalayas). The trap lies in excluding 'marginal' states like West Bengal (Himalayas) or Goa (Western Ghats).
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: Physiography of India > Extent of Mountain Ranges and Coastal Water Bodies.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Map the state spread of: Aravallis (Guj, Raj, Har, Delhi); Eastern Ghats (Odisha, AP, TG, KA, TN); Satpuras (Guj, MH, MP, CG); and Mahanadi Basin (CG, Odisha, MH, JH).
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: Never read physical geography in isolation. When a text says 'from Tapi to Kanyakumari', immediately convert that physical span into a political checklist: Gujarat -> Maharashtra -> Goa -> Karnataka -> Kerala -> Tamil Nadu.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Himalayan floristic / physiographic divisions (Western, Trans-, Eastern)
💡 The insight

The references explicitly divide the Himalayas into Western, Trans-Himalaya and Eastern/Floral regions and associate specific states/areas with these divisions.

High-yield for UPSC geography: mastering these divisions helps link physical regions to specific states (e.g., Western Himalaya → Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand; Trans-Himalaya → Ladakh). This concept connects physical geography with biodiversity, climate and state-level location questions and aids map-based answers.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > Biogeographic zones of India > p. 25
🔗 Anchor: "List all Indian states over which the Himalayas are spread and give the total nu..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 River-based regional boundaries of the Himalayas (Satluj, Kali, Teesta, Dihang, Brahmaputra)
💡 The insight

References use rivers to demarcate regional Himalayan sectors (Kumaon between Satluj and Kali; Nepal Himalaya demarcated by Kali and Teesta; Assam Himalaya between Teesta and Dihang; Brahmaputra as eastern-most boundary).

Rivers as boundary markers are crucial for locating sub-regions of the Himalayas on maps — a frequent UPSC requirement. Knowing these river demarcations helps deduce which states contain particular Himalayan segments and supports reasoning in multi-part map or regional questions.

📚 Reading List :
  • CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > MAJOR PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISIONS > p. 10
🔗 Anchor: "List all Indian states over which the Himalayas are spread and give the total nu..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Eastern Himalaya / Himalayan Hotspot and coverage of north-eastern states
💡 The insight

Evidence identifies an Eastern Himalayan hotspot spreading over 'eastern states of India' and describes the Eastern Himalayas as including north-east hill states such as Sikkim.

Understanding the Eastern Himalaya and its biodiversity hotspot status links physical geography with ecology and international geography (borders with Bhutan, Myanmar, China). This aids answers on biodiversity, conservation priorities and the geography of north-eastern Indian states.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > Himalayas and east and south east Asia > p. 8
🔗 Anchor: "List all Indian states over which the Himalayas are spread and give the total nu..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 States comprising the Western Ghats (list & count)
💡 The insight

The references explicitly list the states and one reference gives the total number (six), directly answering the statement.

High-yield for UPSC geography: many questions ask for the extent and state-wise distribution of major mountain ranges. Mastering lists with counts helps answer both direct factual questions and map-based problems. Connects to conservation, biodiversity and state-level geography questions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Western Ghats: A World Heritage Site > p. 55
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > Western ghats as a World Heritage site > p. 57
🔗 Anchor: "List all Indian states over which the Western Ghats are spread and give the tota..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Local names and regional segments of the Western Ghats
💡 The insight

References mention regional/local names (Sahyadri, Nilgiri, Anaimalai, Cardamom) linked to particular states, highlighting how the range is referred to in different areas.

Useful for matching physiographic names to states/regions in UPSC prelims and mains. Helps in questions requiring identification of sub-ranges or hill stations and shows interconnection with cultural and regional geography.

📚 Reading List :
  • INDIA PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Structure and Physiography > The Deccan Plateau > p. 12
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > Western ghats as a World Heritage site > p. 57
🔗 Anchor: "List all Indian states over which the Western Ghats are spread and give the tota..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Western Ghats as the western boundary of the Deccan Plateau
💡 The insight

Evidence describes the Western Ghats separating the Deccan Plateau from the narrow coastal plain, explaining its physiographic role across several states.

Understanding the Ghats' role as a physiographic boundary is important for questions on Indian relief, climate (rainshadow/windward effects), and regional land-use. Links physical geography to climate, vegetation and human activity—commonly tested themes.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > Western ghats as a World Heritage site > p. 57
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Western Ghats: A World Heritage Site > p. 55
🔗 Anchor: "List all Indian states over which the Western Ghats are spread and give the tota..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Eastern coastal lagoons and interstate distribution
💡 The insight

Pulicat is described as a lagoon on the eastern coastal plain located on the Andhra Pradesh–Tamil Nadu border, illustrating lagoons that lie across state boundaries.

High-yield for geography and environment sections: knowing major coastal lagoons (Chilka, Kolleru, Pulicat) and which states they involve helps answer questions on coastal physiography, wetland management, and interstate ecological administration. It connects to topics on coastal ecosystems, Ramsar sites, and river deltas; learn by mapping lagoons to state boundaries and noting administrative implications.

📚 Reading List :
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > The Eastern Coastal Plain > p. 66
  • CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 3: Drainage > EXERCISE > p. 24
🔗 Anchor: "List all Indian states over which Pulicat Lake is spread and give the total numb..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The Eastern Ghats Spread: Unlike the Western Ghats, they are discontinuous. A future question could ask: 'The Eastern Ghats spread over 4 states only.' (False: They touch Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu). Also, look out for the 'Vindhyan Range' extending into Bihar (Kaimur hills).

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

The 'Marginal State' Check: When a statement limits a geographic feature to 'X states only', look for a small or 'edge' state you might be ignoring. For Western Ghats, it's Goa. For Himalayas, it's West Bengal (Darjeeling). If you find even one extra state, the statement is eliminated.

🔗 Mains Connection

Western Ghats Ecology & Federalism: The 6-state spread is the core reason for the Gadgil vs. Kasturirangan Committee conflict. This geography fact is the base for a GS-2 (Centre-State Relations) and GS-3 (Environmental Regulation) question regarding Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ).

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