Landforms and Life, Indian and Cultural Roots Class 6 Notes

Landform and Life, Indian and Cultural Roots: India is a big and beautiful country with several types of land and landforms. We can find different types of mountains, plateaus, plains, deserts, and coasts in India. The type of landforms affects the way people live, what they eat, how they dress, and what kind of work they do. Our Indian culture has also been shaped by these landforms.

Different Types of Landforms in India

India has many landforms. Each one has its own features.

Mountains

The Himalayas in the north are the tallest mountains in the world. They are covered with snow and give us many rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna. People living in these areas wear warm clothes and grow crops like apples and barley.

Plains

The northern plains are flat and full of rich soil. They are perfect for farming. Crops like wheat, rice, and sugarcane are grown here. Many people live in the plains because they have water, good land, and transport.

Plateaus

The Deccan Plateau covers the southern part of India. The land here is high and rocky. People grow cotton, millets, and pulses. There are also many mines in the plateau that give us coal, iron, and other minerals.

Deserts

The Thar Desert in Rajasthan is dry and sandy. People here use camels for transport and live in houses made of mud. The days are very hot and the nights are cool. Water is scarce, so people depend on wells and tanks.

Coastal Areas and Islands

India has long coasts on the east and west. People near the sea catch fish and work in ports. They also grow coconut and rice. The islands like Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep are surrounded by water and have many beautiful beaches.

Life in Different Landforms

People in each landform live in different ways. In cold mountain areas, people build wooden houses to stay warm. In hot places like deserts, houses are made of thick mud to keep the residents cool.

Farmers in the plains use tractors and machines, whereas those living in hilly areas use animals to plough fields. In coastal regions, people depend on the sea for food and work. They also celebrate festivals related to the sea and fishing.

Indian Culture and Its Roots

India’s culture is very old and diverse. It has been shaped by the way people have lived in different landforms for thousands of years. The country’s music, food, clothes, festivals, everything, has a connection with the type of landforms.

• In the north, people enjoy festivals like Lohri and Baisakhi that celebrate harvests. In the south, Pongal and Onam are popular.
  
• In coastal regions, people celebrate festivals like Narali Purnima to thank the sea. Mountain regions have local fairs and dances showing their traditions.
  
• The unity of India comes from this mix of different landforms and lifestyles. Even though people live in different conditions, they share respect, love, and pride for their country.