The Eastern Coastal Plains lie along which water body?
Correct answer: A
The Eastern Coastal Plains lie along the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: connect the eastern coast with the Bay of Bengal.
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Easy · Level 14 · eastern coastal plains,bay of bengal,coast
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- Bay of Bengal
- Arabian Sea
- Caspian Sea
- Black Sea
Easy · Level 14 · lakshadweep,islands,arabian sea
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- Northern Plains
- Islands
- Himalayan Mountains
- Indian Desert
Easy · Level 14 · aravalli,indian desert,thar
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- Northern Plains
- Himalayan Mountains
- Indian Desert
- Islands
Easy · Level 14 · himalayas,northern plains,physical features
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- Coastal Plains
- Indian Desert
- Islands
- Northern Plains
Easy · Level 14 · sand dunes,indian desert,thar
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- Indian Desert
- Northern Plains
- Himalayan Mountains
- Islands
Easy · Level 14 · himadri,great himalaya,himalayan ranges
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- Shiwalik
- Himadri
- Aravalli
- Eastern Ghats
Easy · Level 14 · shiwalik,outer himalaya,himalayan ranges
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- Himadri
- Himachal
- Shiwalik
- Karakoram
Easy · Level 14 · himachal,middle himalaya,himalayan ranges
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- Aravalli
- Eastern Ghats
- Western Ghats
- Himachal
Easy · Level 14 · alluvial soil,northern plains,river deposits
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- Alluvial soil
- Black rock
- Sandy desert soil
- Lava soil
Easy · Level 14 · agriculture,northern plains,fertile soil
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- Due to too much snow
- Due to fertile alluvial soil and flat land
- Due only to sand dunes
- Due to sea waves
Easy · Level 14 · western ghats,peninsular plateau,physical features
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- Himalaya
- Shiwalik
- Western Ghats
- Satpura
Easy · Level 14 · eastern ghats,peninsular plateau,physical features
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- Himalaya
- Aravalli
- Western Ghats
- Eastern Ghats
Easy · Level 14 · deccan plateau,peninsular plateau,india
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- Peninsular Plateau
- Northern Plains
- Himalayan Mountains
- Islands
Easy · Level 14 · indian desert,thar desert,low rainfall,arid climate,physical features of india
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- Very low
- Moderate, about 100–200 cm
- Very high, above 200 cm
- Evenly distributed throughout the year
Easy · Level 14 · luni river,indian desert,thar
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- Ganga
- Luni
- Brahmaputra
- Kaveri
Easy · Level 14 · coastal plains,western eastern,two parts
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- One
- Three
- Two
- Six
Easy · Level 14 · western coast,arabian sea,coastal plain
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- Arabian Sea coast
- Bay of Bengal coast
- Himalayan coast
- Desert coast
Easy · Level 14 · eastern coast,bay of bengal,coastal plain
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- Arabian Sea coast
- Bay of Bengal coast
- Kachchh coast
- African coast
Easy · Level 14 · andaman nicobar,bay of bengal,islands
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- Lakshadweep
- Andaman and Nicobar
- Diu
- Kachchh
Easy · Level 14 · lakshadweep,arabian sea,islands
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- Lakshadweep
- Andaman and Nicobar
- Sundarbans
- Deccan
Lakshadweep is linked with which major physiographic division of India?
Correct answer: B
Lakshadweep is an Indian island group in the Arabian Sea, to the west of the mainland. It consists mainly of small coral islands and atolls. In the classification of India’s major physiographic divisions, Lakshadweep is therefore included under the island groups. Its location and island character are the important clues in this question.
To choose the answer, identify what kind of geographical feature Lakshadweep is. It is not a plain, a mountain range, or a desert; it is a group of islands. Thus option B is correct. The Arabian Sea clue supports the location, but the question asks for the physiographic division, so “island groups” is the most precise answer. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are another major Indian island group, though they lie in the Bay of Bengal.
Which physiographic division is mainly found west of the Aravalli?
Correct answer: C
The Indian Desert spreads west of the Aravalli. Exam tip: remember the relation between Aravalli and Thar.
View question detailsWhich extensive plain lies south of the Himalayas?
Correct answer: D
The Northern Plains lie south of the Himalayas. Exam tip: remember plains below the Himalayas.
View question detailsWhich major physiographic division of India is associated with sand dunes?
Correct answer: A
Sand dunes are commonly found in the Indian Desert. Exam tip: connect dunes with the Thar.
View question detailsWhat is the northernmost and highest range of the Himalayas called?
Correct answer: B
Himadri is the northernmost and highest Himalayan range. Exam tip: remember Himadri as the Greater Himalaya.
View question detailsWhich is the southernmost range of the Himalayas?
Correct answer: C
Shiwalik is the southernmost Himalayan range. Exam tip: connect Shiwalik with the Outer Himalaya.
View question detailsBy what name is the middle range of the Himalayas known?
Correct answer: D
Himachal is the middle Himalayan range. Exam tip: remember the order Himadri, Himachal and Shiwalik.
View question detailsWhat is the main type of soil in the Northern Plains?
Correct answer: A
The Northern Plains are made of alluvial soil. Exam tip: connect alluvial soil with river deposits.
View question detailsWhy are the Northern Plains considered suitable for agriculture?
Correct answer: B
The Northern Plains are good for agriculture due to fertile alluvial soil and flat land. Exam tip: connect plains with agriculture.
View question detailsWhich range is located on the western edge of the Peninsular Plateau?
Correct answer: C
The Western Ghats lie on the western edge of the Peninsular Plateau. Exam tip: remember western edge with Western Ghats.
View question detailsWhich range is located on the eastern edge of the Peninsular Plateau?
Correct answer: D
The Eastern Ghats lie on the eastern edge of the Peninsular Plateau. Exam tip: remember eastern edge with Eastern Ghats.
View question detailsThe Deccan Plateau is part of which larger physiographic division?
Correct answer: A
The Deccan Plateau is a major part of the Peninsular Plateau. Exam tip: connect Deccan with the southern plateau region.
View question detailsHow is the rainfall generally in the Indian Desert?
Correct answer: A
The Indian Desert, especially the Thar Desert, receives very low and irregular rainfall; in many areas, annual rainfall is below 150 mm. Therefore, option A is correct. Regions receiving 100–200 cm rainfall are generally much wetter and are not desert regions. Exam tip: associate deserts with scanty rainfall, sparse vegetation, and a dry climate.
View question detailsWhich river is mainly associated with the Indian Desert?
Correct answer: B
The Luni River is mainly associated with the Indian Desert. Exam tip: remember Luni for the Thar region.
View question detailsInto how many parts are the coastal plains generally divided?
Correct answer: C
Coastal Plains are divided into Western and Eastern Coastal Plains. Exam tip: remember both coasts separately.
View question detailsThe Western Coastal Plain is generally associated with which coast?
Correct answer: A
The Western Coastal Plain lies on the Arabian Sea coast. Exam tip: match west with the Arabian Sea.
View question detailsThe Eastern Coastal Plain is generally associated with which coast?
Correct answer: B
The Eastern Coastal Plain lies on the Bay of Bengal coast. Exam tip: match east with the Bay of Bengal.
View question detailsWhich island group of India is located in the Bay of Bengal?
Correct answer: B
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: connect the Bay of Bengal with Andaman and Nicobar.
View question detailsWhich island group of India is located in the Arabian Sea?
Correct answer: A
Lakshadweep is an island group located in the Arabian Sea. Exam tip: connect the Arabian Sea with Lakshadweep.
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