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284 Arrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 SocialAsia is the largest continent, covering about 30% of the Earth%u2019s land area.Know MoreThe Indian Desert is also known as the Thar Desert. This is in the north-west part of India. This region receives very less rainfall and is dry.Only few crops can be grown in the desert. The Southern Plateau is a large plateau, triangular in shape. This plateau extends to the southernmost tip of India i.e Kanyakumari.The Coastal Plains of India are on both the eastern and western side called the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats respectively. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are found in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islandsare found in the Arabian sea.Political Divisions of IndiaIndia is a big country with a large population. To run the country smoothly, India is divided into states and union territories. India has 28 states and 8 union territories. The capital of India is New Delhi. The offices of the government of India are based in New Delhi.The Thar Desert, which is also called the Indian Desert, is the world%u2019s 18th largest desert!FactWhat is the shape of the Southern Plateau of India?CheckpointHow many states and union territories are there in India?CheckpointMap of India showing the states and union territories