Major Physiographic Divisions

Question 1ExpertLevel 15

Which is the most accurate formation difference between the Peninsular Plateau and Northern Plains?

APlateau is made of old hard rocks and plains of river alluviumBPlateau is new Khadar and plains are lavaCPlateau is marine coral and plains are glaciersDBoth are barchans of Thar

Question 2ExpertLevel 15

What is the correct geomorphic analysis of the relation between Himalayas and Northern Plains?

APlains are located above the HimalayasBHimalayan rivers deposit alluvium in the plainsCBoth are coral islandsDBoth are lava plateaus

Question 3ExpertLevel 15

What is the most suitable reason for the broken nature of the Eastern Ghats?

AThey are made of marine coralBThey are linked with HimadriCMany rivers cut across them while flowing towards the eastern coastDThey are a porous Bhabar belt

Question 4ExpertLevel 15

What is the correct comparative conclusion about eastern and western coasts in India’s coastal plains?

AEastern coast is narrow and western coast is delta-dominantBBoth are Himalayan rangesCBoth are parts of Thar DesertDEastern coast is comparatively wider and western coast is comparatively narrow

Question 5ExpertLevel 15

Which wrong conclusion shows that a student has confused the Peninsular Plateau with the Northern Plains?

APeninsular Plateau is made of old hard rocksBNorthern Plains are formed by river depositsCPeninsular Plateau is a new alluvial flood plainDNorthern Plains are fertile

Question 6ExpertLevel 15

Which option correctly states the difference between Indian Desert and Coastal Plains?

ADesert is dry sandy region and coastal plains are flat strips along sea coastsBDesert is in Bay of Bengal and coastal plains are in HimalayasCDesert is new alluvium and coastal plains are HimadriDBoth are only lava plateaus

Question 7ExpertLevel 15

Which option gives the correct clue of the triangular position of the Deccan Plateau?

APebble belt below ShiwalikBPlateau south of Narmada between Western and Eastern GhatsCNew Khadar plain of GangaDCoral island in Arabian Sea

Question 8ExpertLevel 15

If a region has clues of kankar-bearing old alluvium and higher plain, which subdivision is it?

ATeraiBKhadarCBhangarDBhabar

Question 9ExpertLevel 15

If a region has clues of new alluvium and flood plain, which subdivision is it?

ABhabarBTeraiCBhangarDKhadar

Question 10ExpertLevel 15

Which option gives the correct dual identification of sea-related physiographic divisions?

ACoastal Plains along sea coasts and Island Groups as separate land in seaBHimalayas in sea and Desert on coastCNorthern Plains coral and Plateau tideDBhabar and Terai sea islands

Question 11ExpertLevel 15

Which matching shows incorrect understanding of India’s major physiographic divisions?

AHimalayas young fold mountainsBLakshadweep Bay of BengalCNorthern Plains alluvial depositsDIndian Desert low rainfall

Question 12ExpertLevel 15

What is the benefit of seeing location formation and example together while identifying physiographic divisions?

AIt helps remove wrongly similar-looking optionsBIt only helps remember capitalsCIt tells language familiesDIt gives daily weather report

Question 13ExpertLevel 15

Which option gives the most correct north-to-south sequence of India’s physical structure?

ALakshadweep Desert Himalayas PlainsBHimalayas Northern Plains Peninsular Plateau Coastal RegionCCoastal Plains Himalayas Desert DeccanDEastern Ghats Shiwalik Khadar Himadri

Question 14ExpertLevel 15

Which combined clue can link Chilika Lake and Coromandel Coast to the same broad division?

ABoth are above Western GhatsBBoth are in Thar DesertCBoth are linked with Eastern Coastal Plain and Bay of Bengal contextDBoth are glacial valleys of Himadri

Question 15ExpertLevel 15

Which strategy will reduce confusion most in expert-level questions on physiographic divisions?

ALooking only at word lengthBTreating all landforms as plainsCRemembering only state namesDChoosing answer by combining landform formation location subdivision and example

Question 16ExpertLevel 15

Karewa deposits found in the Kashmir Valley are clues related to which physiographic division?

AHimalayan MountainsBIndian DesertCEastern Coastal PlainDLakshadweep Island Group

Question 17ExpertLevel 15

What is the correct north-to-south order of the Western Coastal Plain?

AKonkan Kannad MalabarBMalabar Konkan KannadCKannad Malabar KonkanDKonkan Malabar Kannad

Question 18ExpertLevel 15

Which group is most suitable for correctly identifying the Purvachal hills?

APatkai Naga Manipur and Mizo HillsBAravalli Vindhya Satpura and MalwaCKonkan Kannad Malabar and CoromandelDBhabar Terai Bhangar and Khadar

Question 19ExpertLevel 15

What is the main reason for rivers reappearing on the surface from Bhabar towards Terai?

AFine deposits and higher moisture in Terai bring water to the surfaceBTerai is made of marine coralCTerai is a lava region of Deccan TrapDTerai is a wind-made dune of Thar

Major Physiographic Divisions

Quiz this set

Which is the most accurate formation difference between the Peninsular Plateau and Northern Plains?

What is the correct geomorphic analysis of the relation between Himalayas and Northern Plains?

What is the most suitable reason for the broken nature of the Eastern Ghats?

What is the correct comparative conclusion about eastern and western coasts in India’s coastal plains?

Which wrong conclusion shows that a student has confused the Peninsular Plateau with the Northern Plains?

Which option correctly states the difference between Indian Desert and Coastal Plains?

Which option gives the correct clue of the triangular position of the Deccan Plateau?

If a region has clues of kankar-bearing old alluvium and higher plain, which subdivision is it?

If a region has clues of new alluvium and flood plain, which subdivision is it?

Which option gives the correct dual identification of sea-related physiographic divisions?

Which matching shows incorrect understanding of India’s major physiographic divisions?

What is the benefit of seeing location formation and example together while identifying physiographic divisions?

Which option gives the most correct north-to-south sequence of India’s physical structure?

Which combined clue can link Chilika Lake and Coromandel Coast to the same broad division?

Which strategy will reduce confusion most in expert-level questions on physiographic divisions?

Karewa deposits found in the Kashmir Valley are clues related to which physiographic division?

What is the correct north-to-south order of the Western Coastal Plain?

Which group is most suitable for correctly identifying the Purvachal hills?

What is the main reason for rivers reappearing on the surface from Bhabar towards Terai?

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Major Physiographic Divisions

Quiz this set

Which is the most accurate formation difference between the Peninsular Plateau and Northern Plains?

What is the correct geomorphic analysis of the relation between Himalayas and Northern Plains?

What is the most suitable reason for the broken nature of the Eastern Ghats?

What is the correct comparative conclusion about eastern and western coasts in India’s coastal plains?

Which wrong conclusion shows that a student has confused the Peninsular Plateau with the Northern Plains?

Which option correctly states the difference between Indian Desert and Coastal Plains?

Which option gives the correct clue of the triangular position of the Deccan Plateau?

If a region has clues of kankar-bearing old alluvium and higher plain, which subdivision is it?

If a region has clues of new alluvium and flood plain, which subdivision is it?

Which option gives the correct dual identification of sea-related physiographic divisions?

Which matching shows incorrect understanding of India’s major physiographic divisions?

What is the benefit of seeing location formation and example together while identifying physiographic divisions?

Which option gives the most correct north-to-south sequence of India’s physical structure?

Which combined clue can link Chilika Lake and Coromandel Coast to the same broad division?

Which strategy will reduce confusion most in expert-level questions on physiographic divisions?

Karewa deposits found in the Kashmir Valley are clues related to which physiographic division?

What is the correct north-to-south order of the Western Coastal Plain?

Which group is most suitable for correctly identifying the Purvachal hills?

What is the main reason for rivers reappearing on the surface from Bhabar towards Terai?

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