Major Physiographic Divisions

Question 1HardLevel 16

On what basis should the Himalayas be understood as young fold mountains and Aravalli as an ancient range?

AOn the basis of geological age and formation processBOn the basis of distance from capitalsCOn the basis of height of sea wavesDOn the basis of language distribution

Question 2HardLevel 16

The Northern Plains of India were mainly formed by long deposition of which river systems?

ANarmada Tapi and MahiBGodavari Krishna and KaveriCIndus Ganga and BrahmaputraDLuni Sabarmati and Sharavati

Question 3HardLevel 16

If a map shows mountains plains plateau and coast from north to south what idea of India’s physical structure becomes clear?

ASequential regional change of landforms in IndiaBIndia has only one type of plainCIndia is completely an islandDIndia has no mountains

Question 4HardLevel 16

Landforms like barchans in the Indian Desert are more linked with which process?

ADeposition of sand by windBErosion by glaciersCDelta formation by sea wavesDRiver plain formation by lava

Question 5HardLevel 16

The difference between river deltas of the eastern coast and narrow western coast can be understood through what?

ARiver deposits and position of GhatsBOnly number of languagesCCapitals of islandsDSnow line of Himalayas

Question 6HardLevel 16

In the Peninsular Plateau black soil is linked with which region?

ADeccan Trap regionBBhabar beltCShiwalik rangeDAndaman islands

Question 7HardLevel 16

Which statement most accurately identifies the Himadri range?

AIt is the highest and innermost Himalayan rangeBIt is the sandy belt of Thar DesertCIt is an eastern coastal deltaDIt is a coral island of Arabian Sea

Question 8HardLevel 16

Which option gives the correct division and water-body relation of coastal plains?

AWestern coast Arabian Sea and Eastern coast Bay of BengalBWestern coast Bay of Bengal and Eastern coast Arabian SeaCBoth coasts are linked with HimalayasDBoth coasts are parts of Thar

Question 9HardLevel 16

If a region is identified by dry climate low rainfall and sand dunes which division is it?

AIndian DesertBNorthern PlainsCIsland GroupsDEastern Coastal Plain

Question 10HardLevel 16

Which matching reverses the identification of plain and plateau?

ANorthern Plains alluvial depositsBPeninsular Plateau old hard rocksCKhadar new alluviumDPeninsular Plateau new river plain

Question 11HardLevel 16

Which combined clue points most strongly towards the Central Highlands?

AAravalli Vindhya and plateau region north of NarmadaBBay of Bengal and deltaCShiwalik Terai and KhadarDArabian Sea and coral islands

Question 12HardLevel 16

Why is it necessary to distinguish Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep in the study of island groups?

ABecause they are located in different water bodiesBBecause both are in Northern PlainsCBecause both are Himalayan rangesDBecause both are in Thar Desert

Question 13HardLevel 16

What is the geomorphic relation between the Himalayas and Northern Plains?

APlains are formed from deposits of Himalayan riversBPlains lie above the HimalayasCBoth are marine coral islandsDHimalayas are made of Thar sand

Question 14HardLevel 16

Which option correctly classifies India’s major physiographic divisions by landform?

AMountains plains plateau desert coastal plains islandsBState district city village language marketCCrop industry road rail monsoon seasonDRiver religion festival dialect trade

Question 15HardLevel 16

Which clue distinguishes the Shiwalik range from Himadri?

AShiwalik is the outer and comparatively lower Himalayan rangeBShiwalik is an island in Bay of BengalCShiwalik is Deccan lava plateauDShiwalik is new alluvial Khadar

Question 16HardLevel 16

Why are Narmada and Tapi considered special in the context of the Peninsular Plateau?

AThey are examples of west-flowing riversBThey rise in Himalayas and form deltas in Bay of BengalCThey flow in island groupsDThey form glaciers in Thar

Question 17HardLevel 16

Which option gives a major physiographic division with its correct specific clue?

AIndian Desert low rainfall and sand dunesBNorthern Plains old hard rocksCLakshadweep Himalayan snowDHimadri new alluvium

Question 18HardLevel 16

Why do the Eastern Ghats appear discontinuous?

ABecause many rivers cut across them towards the Bay of BengalBBecause they are submerged in Arabian SeaCBecause they are snow of HimadriDBecause they are barchans of Thar

Question 19HardLevel 16

Which pair is directly connected with the sea but different in nature among India’s physiographic divisions?

ACoastal Plains and Island GroupsBHimalayas and ShiwalikCBhabar and KhadarDDeccan and Central Highlands

Question 20HardLevel 16

If a question gives delta clues of Mahanadi Godavari Krishna and Kaveri which physical division should be recalled?

AEastern Coastal PlainBWestern Coastal PlainCHimadriDIndian Desert

Major Physiographic Divisions

Quiz this set

On what basis should the Himalayas be understood as young fold mountains and Aravalli as an ancient range?

The Northern Plains of India were mainly formed by long deposition of which river systems?

If a map shows mountains plains plateau and coast from north to south what idea of India’s physical structure becomes clear?

Landforms like barchans in the Indian Desert are more linked with which process?

The difference between river deltas of the eastern coast and narrow western coast can be understood through what?

In the Peninsular Plateau black soil is linked with which region?

Which statement most accurately identifies the Himadri range?

Which option gives the correct division and water-body relation of coastal plains?

If a region is identified by dry climate low rainfall and sand dunes which division is it?

Which matching reverses the identification of plain and plateau?

Which combined clue points most strongly towards the Central Highlands?

Why is it necessary to distinguish Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep in the study of island groups?

What is the geomorphic relation between the Himalayas and Northern Plains?

Which option correctly classifies India’s major physiographic divisions by landform?

Which clue distinguishes the Shiwalik range from Himadri?

Why are Narmada and Tapi considered special in the context of the Peninsular Plateau?

Which option gives a major physiographic division with its correct specific clue?

Why do the Eastern Ghats appear discontinuous?

Which pair is directly connected with the sea but different in nature among India’s physiographic divisions?

If a question gives delta clues of Mahanadi Godavari Krishna and Kaveri which physical division should be recalled?

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Major Physiographic Divisions

Quiz this set

On what basis should the Himalayas be understood as young fold mountains and Aravalli as an ancient range?

The Northern Plains of India were mainly formed by long deposition of which river systems?

If a map shows mountains plains plateau and coast from north to south what idea of India’s physical structure becomes clear?

Landforms like barchans in the Indian Desert are more linked with which process?

The difference between river deltas of the eastern coast and narrow western coast can be understood through what?

In the Peninsular Plateau black soil is linked with which region?

Which statement most accurately identifies the Himadri range?

Which option gives the correct division and water-body relation of coastal plains?

If a region is identified by dry climate low rainfall and sand dunes which division is it?

Which matching reverses the identification of plain and plateau?

Which combined clue points most strongly towards the Central Highlands?

Why is it necessary to distinguish Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep in the study of island groups?

What is the geomorphic relation between the Himalayas and Northern Plains?

Which option correctly classifies India’s major physiographic divisions by landform?

Which clue distinguishes the Shiwalik range from Himadri?

Why are Narmada and Tapi considered special in the context of the Peninsular Plateau?

Which option gives a major physiographic division with its correct specific clue?

Why do the Eastern Ghats appear discontinuous?

Which pair is directly connected with the sea but different in nature among India’s physiographic divisions?

If a question gives delta clues of Mahanadi Godavari Krishna and Kaveri which physical division should be recalled?

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