Describe how the geographical features of India have fostered unity and homogenity in the Indian society.

India has a distinct physical and cultural identity: India’s unity and homogenity have been enabled by its physical diversity i.e. physical features.

A. The lofty mountains in the north which run cast-west for thousands of kilometres. They provide a natural wall against all possible intrusions It gives India an intact structure.

B. The southern part of India is surrounded by the seas and oceans on the sides. These physical features have also ensured that the people from outside could enter India only through well defended routes through sea or passes in the mountains.

C. Standard meridian 82’30” has been taken as local time all over India providing uniformity.

D. Rivers and their tributaries provide irrigation facility throughout the country bring uniform development.

E. Monsoons foster unity. Many festivals arc associated with it. Apart from that agricultural and domestic needs are also met by monsoons.