Major Physiographic Divisions

Question 1MediumLevel 15

What is the main reason for considering the Indian Desert a dry region of western India?

ARainfall is very low thereBIt always receives snowfallCDense rainforests are found thereDHuge deltas are formed there

Question 2MediumLevel 15

Why is the Luni River important in the study of the Indian Desert?

AIt is known as a major river of the desert regionBIt is the longest glacial river of the HimalayasCIt flows in AndamanDIt forms an eastern coastal delta

Question 3MediumLevel 15

Why are large deltas found more on the Eastern Coastal Plain?

ABecause large rivers deposit sediments into the Bay of BengalBBecause it is part of HimadriCBecause it is only a sand duneDBecause no river reaches here

Question 4MediumLevel 15

What is the general size difference between the Western and Eastern Coastal Plains?

AWestern coast is generally narrow and eastern coast is widerBWestern coast is fully HimalayanCEastern coast lies along the Arabian SeaDBoth are only deserts

Question 5MediumLevel 15

The Purvachal hills are considered connected with which larger mountain system?

AHimalayan systemBWestern GhatsCDeccan PlateauDIndian Desert

Question 6MediumLevel 15

Why is it useful to study Shiwalik and Terai together?

ABecause Terai is linked with the plain region below the ShiwalikBBecause both are islands in the Arabian SeaCBecause both are volcanic peaks of DeccanDBecause both are coastal plains

Question 7MediumLevel 15

Which option contains correct categories of India’s six major physiographic divisions?

AMountains plains plateau desert coasts islandsBState district village city language marketCCrop industry road rail port weatherDRiver religion festival dialect sport trade

Question 8MediumLevel 15

Why is the Himadri range called the Great Himalayas?

ABecause it is the highest and heavily snow-covered rangeBBecause it lies on the sea coastCBecause it is the desert of RajasthanDBecause it is a new alluvial plain

Question 9MediumLevel 15

What is the most direct reason for the fertile nature of the Northern Plains?

AAlluvial soil formed by river depositsBPermanent sand dunesCAbsence of volcanic lavaDBeing located in the middle of the sea

Question 10MediumLevel 15

What is the basic difference in formation between the Peninsular Plateau and Northern Plains?

AThe plateau is made of old rocks and plains of river depositsBBoth are made only by sea wavesCBoth are plateaus made of new alluviumDBoth are islands under glaciers

Question 11MediumLevel 15

Which clue is most suitable as a map clue for the Indian Desert?

AThar and sand dunes in western IndiaBCoral island in the Bay of BengalCGlacier in northern HimalayasDLarge delta on the eastern coast

Question 12MediumLevel 15

Which statement correctly describes the location of the coastal plains?

AThey extend as long strips along sea coastsBThey are the highest peaks of HimadriCThey are only alluvial belts of Northern PlainsDThey are sand dunes in central Thar

Question 13MediumLevel 15

What is the geographical reason for keeping island groups as a separate major physiographic division?

AThey are separate land areas located in the seaBThey are snowy plains inside the HimalayasCThey are only desert sand areasDThey are old alluvial belts of a plain

Question 14MediumLevel 15

Which option gives correct elements related to the Peninsular Plateau?

ACentral Highlands Deccan Plateau Western Ghats Eastern GhatsBHimadri Himachal Shiwalik TeraiCBhabar Bhangar Khadar DeltaDArabian Sea Lakshadweep Andaman Nicobar

Question 15MediumLevel 15

What is a good way to distinguish the Eastern Coastal Plain from the Western Coastal Plain?

AEastern coast is linked with the Bay of Bengal and large deltasBEastern coast is linked with Arabian Sea and TharCEastern coast is a range of HimadriDEastern coast is only a pebbly Bhabar belt

Question 16MediumLevel 15

With which physical region is it correct to connect the Aravalli range?

ACentral HighlandsBIsland GroupsCEastern Coastal PlainDTerai Belt

Question 17MediumLevel 15

How can the relation between the Himalayas and the Northern Plains be understood?

ARivers from the Himalayas deposit sediments in the plainsBThe Himalayas form islands in the seaCNorthern Plains are sand dunes of TharDBoth are coastal plains of the Arabian Sea

Question 18MediumLevel 15

Why is the Himachal range called the Lesser or Middle Himalayas?

ABecause it lies between Himadri and ShiwalikBBecause it is in the Bay of BengalCBecause it is a valley of the Deccan PlateauDBecause it is a sandy region of Thar

Question 19MediumLevel 15

In which physical division are sub-belts like Bhabar Terai Bhangar and Khadar found?

ANorthern PlainsBIndian DesertCIsland GroupsDWestern Ghats

Question 20MediumLevel 15

Which clue is most correct for identifying Lakshadweep?

AIsland group located in the Arabian SeaBOuter part of the HimalayasCNew alluvial plain of GangaDDesert part of Rajasthan

Major Physiographic Divisions

Quiz this set

What is the main reason for considering the Indian Desert a dry region of western India?

Why is the Luni River important in the study of the Indian Desert?

Why are large deltas found more on the Eastern Coastal Plain?

What is the general size difference between the Western and Eastern Coastal Plains?

The Purvachal hills are considered connected with which larger mountain system?

Why is it useful to study Shiwalik and Terai together?

Which option contains correct categories of India’s six major physiographic divisions?

Why is the Himadri range called the Great Himalayas?

What is the most direct reason for the fertile nature of the Northern Plains?

What is the basic difference in formation between the Peninsular Plateau and Northern Plains?

Which clue is most suitable as a map clue for the Indian Desert?

Which statement correctly describes the location of the coastal plains?

What is the geographical reason for keeping island groups as a separate major physiographic division?

Which option gives correct elements related to the Peninsular Plateau?

What is a good way to distinguish the Eastern Coastal Plain from the Western Coastal Plain?

With which physical region is it correct to connect the Aravalli range?

How can the relation between the Himalayas and the Northern Plains be understood?

Why is the Himachal range called the Lesser or Middle Himalayas?

In which physical division are sub-belts like Bhabar Terai Bhangar and Khadar found?

Which clue is most correct for identifying Lakshadweep?

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Major Physiographic Divisions

Quiz this set

What is the main reason for considering the Indian Desert a dry region of western India?

Why is the Luni River important in the study of the Indian Desert?

Why are large deltas found more on the Eastern Coastal Plain?

What is the general size difference between the Western and Eastern Coastal Plains?

The Purvachal hills are considered connected with which larger mountain system?

Why is it useful to study Shiwalik and Terai together?

Which option contains correct categories of India’s six major physiographic divisions?

Why is the Himadri range called the Great Himalayas?

What is the most direct reason for the fertile nature of the Northern Plains?

What is the basic difference in formation between the Peninsular Plateau and Northern Plains?

Which clue is most suitable as a map clue for the Indian Desert?

Which statement correctly describes the location of the coastal plains?

What is the geographical reason for keeping island groups as a separate major physiographic division?

Which option gives correct elements related to the Peninsular Plateau?

What is a good way to distinguish the Eastern Coastal Plain from the Western Coastal Plain?

With which physical region is it correct to connect the Aravalli range?

How can the relation between the Himalayas and the Northern Plains be understood?

Why is the Himachal range called the Lesser or Middle Himalayas?

In which physical division are sub-belts like Bhabar Terai Bhangar and Khadar found?

Which clue is most correct for identifying Lakshadweep?

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