Question 1 Medium Level 14
What is the simplest physical difference between the Himalayan Mountains and the Northern Plains? A Himalaya is mountainous while Northern Plains are flat and alluvial B Himalaya is desert while Northern Plains are islands C Both are sea coasts D Both are in the Arabian Sea
Correct answer: A Himalaya is high mountains and Northern Plains are made by river deposits. Exam tip: note the difference of height and flatness.
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Why is the Peninsular Plateau called an ancient landmass of India? A Because it is made of hard and old rocks B Because it is made of new alluvial soil C Because it is under the sea D Because it is made of sand dunes
Correct answer: A The Peninsular Plateau is considered an old and stable part of India. Exam tip: remember plateau for ancient landmass.
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Why is the Indian Desert linked with the western part among India's physiographic divisions? A Because it spreads mostly west of the Aravalli B Because it lies north of the Himalaya C Because it is in the Bay of Bengal D Because it is in Lakshadweep
Correct answer: A The Indian Desert is mainly found in western Rajasthan and west of the Aravalli. Exam tip: study Thar with western India.
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What is the main basis for dividing coastal plains into western and eastern parts? A India's western and eastern sea coasts B Three ranges of the Himalaya C Sand dunes of Thar D Number of islands
Correct answer: A Coastal plains spread along both sea coasts of India. Exam tip: connect west coast with Arabian Sea and east coast with Bay of Bengal.
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What is the correct geographical difference between Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep? A Andaman and Nicobar are in Bay of Bengal while Lakshadweep is in Arabian Sea B Both are in the Himalaya C Both are in the Thar Desert D Both are in Northern Plains
Correct answer: A Andaman Nicobar lies in the eastern sea region and Lakshadweep in the western sea region. Exam tip: remember islands with their water bodies.
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What is the correct reason for calling the Himalaya young fold mountains? A They are geologically young and folded mountains B They are coral islands C They are plains made by river deposits D They are sandy deserts
Correct answer: A The Himalaya is an example of young fold mountains. Exam tip: connect Himalaya with north and young mountains.
View question details Question 7 Medium Level 14
What is the correct order of Himadri, Himachal and Shiwalik? A North to south: Himadri, Himachal, Shiwalik B North to south: Shiwalik, Himachal, Himadri C East to west: Aravalli, Vindhya, Satpura D South to north: Coastal plain, island, desert
Correct answer: A The three parallel Himalayan ranges occur in this order from north to south. Exam tip: do not reverse the order.
View question details Question 8 Medium Level 14
Which physiographic division includes belts like Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar and Khadar? A Northern Plains B Islands C Indian Desert D Western Ghats
Correct answer: A Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar and Khadar are local features of the Northern Plains. Exam tip: connect them with subdivisions of plains.
View question details Question 9 Medium Level 14
What are the two major units of the Peninsular Plateau? A Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau B Himadri and Shiwalik C Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal D Thar and Sundarbans
Correct answer: A The Peninsular Plateau is understood as Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: remember the main parts of the plateau.
View question details Question 10 Medium Level 14
Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats are most closely linked with which physiographic division? A Peninsular Plateau B Northern Plains C Himalayan Mountains D Islands
Correct answer: A Western and Eastern Ghats are linked with the margins of the Peninsular Plateau. Exam tip: remember Ghats as plateau edges.
View question details Question 11 Medium Level 14
How is the Eastern Coastal Plain generally compared with the Western Coastal Plain? A Wider B Always mountainous C Completely sandy desert D Very small island
Correct answer: A The Eastern Coastal Plain is generally wider than the Western Coastal Plain. Exam tip: also remember large deltas on the eastern coast.
View question details Question 12 Medium Level 14
How is the Western Coastal Plain generally compared with the Eastern Coastal Plain? A Like a narrow strip B Large alluvial plain C Young fold mountain D Landlocked plateau
Correct answer: A The Western Coastal Plain is narrow between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea. Exam tip: remember the narrowness of the western coast.
View question details Question 13 Medium Level 14
The formation of the Northern Plains is linked with which major river systems? A Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra B Narmada, Tapi and Mahi C Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri D Luni, Sabarmati and Periyar
Correct answer: A Northern Plains are formed by deposits of the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems. Exam tip: remember these three systems together.
View question details Question 14 Medium Level 14
Delta formation in India's physiographic divisions is more linked with which coastal part? A Eastern Coastal Plains B Himalayan Mountains C Indian Desert D Lakshadweep
Correct answer: A Many large rivers form deltas on the Eastern Coastal Plains. Exam tip: remember deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri.
View question details Question 15 Medium Level 14
Why is the Luni River mentioned with the Indian Desert? A It is a major river linked with the Thar region B It is the highest Himalayan river C It is an island of Bay of Bengal D It is a delta of eastern coast
Correct answer: A Luni is an important river linked with the Indian Desert. Exam tip: remember Luni with the desert.
View question details Question 16 Medium Level 14
What is the general nature of Lakshadweep islands? A Coral islands B Himalayan peaks C Alluvial plains D Sand dunes
Correct answer: A Lakshadweep is associated with coral islands. Exam tip: connect Lakshadweep with Arabian Sea and coral.
View question details Question 17 Medium Level 14
Which option correctly matches a physiographic division with its main feature? A हिमालय पर्वत / युवा मोड़दार पर्वत / Himalayan Mountains / young fold mountains B उत्तरी मैदान / प्रवाल द्वीप / Northern Plains / coral islands C भारतीय मरुस्थल / जलोढ़ मैदान / Indian Desert / alluvial plain D लक्षद्वीप / हिमालयी घाटी / Lakshadweep / Himalayan valley
Correct answer: A Himalaya is a major example of young fold mountains. Exam tip: match division and feature correctly.
View question details Question 18 Medium Level 14
Which option shows an incorrect physiographic match? A प्रायद्वीपीय पठार / पुराना चट्टानी भूभाग / Peninsular Plateau / old rocky land B उत्तरी मैदान / जलोढ़ मिट्टी / Northern Plains / alluvial soil C भारतीय मरुस्थल / रेतीले टीले / Indian Desert / sand dunes D लक्षद्वीप / हिमाद्रि श्रेणी / Lakshadweep / Himadri range
Correct answer: D Lakshadweep is an island group while Himadri is a Himalayan range. Exam tip: do not mix islands with mountain ranges.
View question details Question 19 Medium Level 14
What is the correct age-related difference between the Himalaya and the Peninsular Plateau? A Himalaya is young while Peninsular Plateau is ancient B Himalaya is ancient while plateau is new C Both are coral islands D Both are alluvial plains
Correct answer: A Himalaya is young fold mountains and Peninsular Plateau is old stable land. Exam tip: remember the young and ancient contrast.
View question details Question 20 Medium Level 14
What is the main formation difference between the Northern Plains and the Peninsular Plateau? A Northern Plains are made of alluvial deposits while plateau is made of hard old rocks B Both are made only of marine coral C Both are sandy deserts D Both are Himalayan ranges
Correct answer: A Northern Plains are linked with river deposits and Peninsular Plateau with old rocky base. Exam tip: keep formation bases separate.
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