Question 1 Expert Level 14
Which is the most correct geological difference between the Himalaya and the Peninsular Plateau? A Himalaya is young fold mountains and Peninsular Plateau is an ancient stable landmass B Himalaya is coral islands and plateau is an alluvial plain C Both are made of new alluvium D Both are western coastal plains
Correct answer: A The Himalaya is young fold mountains while the Peninsular Plateau is an old rocky part. Exam tip: remember age and formation together.
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If an option calls the Himalaya an ancient stable plateau and the Peninsular Plateau young fold mountains, what is the error? A Both formation and age have been reversed B Only the capital is wrong C Only the sea name is wrong D It is a completely correct statement
Correct answer: A The Himalaya is young mountains and the Peninsular Plateau is an old stable landmass. Exam tip: catch reversed comparisons carefully.
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Why is the north-south order of Himadri, Himachal and Shiwalik important? A Because it correctly shows the inner to outer Himalayan ranges B Because it tells the width of coastal plains C Because it tells desert rainfall D Because it tells the number of islands
Correct answer: A Himadri is northernmost, Himachal is middle and Shiwalik is southernmost. Exam tip: do not reverse the range order.
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Dun valleys found in the Himachal region are correctly related to what? A Long valleys between Himachal and Shiwalik B Coral islands of Arabian Sea C Sand dunes of Thar D Deltas of eastern coast
Correct answer: A Dun valleys occur between Himachal and Shiwalik. Exam tip: remember examples like Dehra Dun.
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Valleys like Kashmir, Kangra and Kullu are more associated with which Himalayan range? A Himachal or Middle Himalaya B Lakshadweep C Indian Desert D Eastern Coastal Plain
Correct answer: A These famous valleys are linked with the Middle Himalaya region. Exam tip: connect valleys with Himachal range.
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What is the correct basis for considering Purvanchal hills as part of the Himalayan system? A Near Brahmaputra, Himalaya bends southward and extends into these hills B They are coral islands of Lakshadweep C They are western dunes of Thar D They are deltas of the eastern coastal plain
Correct answer: A Purvanchal hills are linked with the eastern bend of the Himalaya. Exam tip: study eastern bend and Purvanchal together.
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Which combined reason best explains the high fertility of the Northern Plains? A Flat land, alluvial soil and river deposits B Coral, sea waves and islands C Hard rock, lava and plateau D Low rainfall, sand and dunes
Correct answer: A Northern Plains are flat alluvial land made by river deposits. Exam tip: connect agriculture clue with plains.
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What is the correct causal relation between Bhabar and Terai? A Streams sink in Bhabar and a moist region forms again in Terai B Coral forms in Terai and Bhabar becomes island C Bhabar is delta and Terai is Himadri D Both are dry dunes of Thar
Correct answer: A Bhabar is a coarse deposit belt and Terai is the moist belt to its south. Exam tip: remember their order and nature.
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What is the most reliable clue to distinguish Bhangar and Khadar? A Age of alluvium B Depth of sea C Height of mountain D Colour of island
Correct answer: A Bhangar is old alluvium and Khadar is new alluvium. Exam tip: remember old and new alluvium difference.
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If a statement calls Khadar old alluvium and Bhangar new alluvium, what is the correct correction? A Khadar is new alluvium and Bhangar is old alluvium B Khadar and Bhangar both are coral islands C Khadar is a Himalayan range D Bhangar is a sand dune of Thar
Correct answer: A Khadar is identified as new alluvium and Bhangar as old alluvium. Exam tip: do not swap the two names.
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Why is calling the Northern Plains only the Ganga plain incomplete at expert level? A Because they are extensive plains formed by Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra systems B Because they are only islands of Arabian Sea C Because they are only Deccan Plateau D Because they are west of Thar
Correct answer: A Northern Plains are linked with deposits of three major river systems. Exam tip: do not limit them to one river.
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Punjab Plain, Ganga Plain and Brahmaputra Plain are subdivisions of which larger physiographic division? A Northern Plains B Peninsular Plateau C Islands D Indian Desert
Correct answer: A All three are regional subdivisions of the Northern Plains. Exam tip: connect river-based subdivisions with Northern Plains.
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Linking the Peninsular Plateau with ancient crystalline rocks strengthens which conclusion? A It is an old and stable block of India B It is a new alluvial plain C It is the southernmost Himalayan range D It is a coral island of Bay of Bengal
Correct answer: A The Peninsular Plateau is made of an old rocky base. Exam tip: connect hard rock clue with plateau.
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Why is the Narmada valley important in subdivision of the Peninsular Plateau? A It gives a separating clue for Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau B It forms the peak of Himadri C It is the coral area of Andaman D It is the main sand belt of Thar
Correct answer: A The Narmada valley helps explain major plateau subdivisions. Exam tip: study Narmada in plateau context.
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What is the correct relation between the Deccan Plateau slope and east-flowing rivers? A Its general slope is west to east so many rivers flow toward Bay of Bengal B The plateau climbs onto Himadri instead of sloping north to south C All rivers end in Thar D All rivers form coral in Lakshadweep
Correct answer: A The Deccan Plateau generally slopes from west toward east. This overall gradient influences the direction of many major rivers of the Peninsular Plateau, including the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri, which flow eastward and ultimately reach the Bay of Bengal. Local relief can create exceptions or changes in individual river courses, but the broad relationship between the plateau’s slope and the drainage pattern remains clear.
Option A is correct because it connects the eastward slope with the eastward flow of many rivers. Option B is not a meaningful description of the plateau’s drainage, while options C and D are clearly false: the rivers do not all end in the Thar Desert or form coral in Lakshadweep. The question asks for the general pattern, not an absolute rule for every stream.
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Why are Narmada and Tapi considered different from most peninsular rivers? A They flow westward into the Arabian Sea B They originate from the Himalaya C They form large deltas on the eastern coast D They form coral in Andaman
Correct answer: A Narmada and Tapi are major west-flowing peninsular rivers. Exam tip: treat them as special examples.
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The deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri are clues to identify which physiographic division? A Eastern Coastal Plains B Western Ghats C Himadri D Indian Desert
Correct answer: A These rivers form large deltas on the Eastern Coastal Plains. Exam tip: connect delta clue with east coast.
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Why is the Eastern Coastal Plain understood as wider than the Western Coastal Plain? A Large river deltas and wide plains occur on the eastern coast B Eastern coast is made of Himadri C Eastern coast is a narrow dune of Thar D Eastern coast is a coral part of Lakshadweep
Correct answer: A Eastern Coastal Plain is broad and delta-dominated. Exam tip: check both width and delta clues.
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What is the geographical reason for considering the Western Coastal Plain narrow? A It is a limited strip between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea B It is between Himalaya and Ganga C It is the delta of Brahmaputra D It is the coral coast of Andaman
Correct answer: A The west coast is narrow between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea. Exam tip: remember the location of Western Ghats.
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What is the correct difference between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats based on continuity? A Western Ghats are more continuous while Eastern Ghats are more broken B Eastern Ghats are the highest Himalayan range C Both are alluvial belts of Northern Plains D Both are islands of Arabian Sea
Correct answer: A Western Ghats are relatively continuous and Eastern Ghats are broken by rivers. Exam tip: remember structural difference of Ghats.
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