Which major physiographic division lies in the northern part of India?
Correct answer: B
The Himalayan Mountains lie in the northern part of India. Exam tip: connect the Himalayas with the northern mountain region.
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Easy · Level 15 · himalayas,northern india,physical features
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- Indian Desert
- Himalayan Mountains
- Island Groups
- Coastal Plains
Easy · Level 15 · northern plains,himalayas,india geography
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- Northern Plains
- Deccan Plateau
- Indian Desert
- Lakshadweep
Easy · Level 15 · peninsular plateau,old rocks,physical features
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- Northern Plains
- Coastal Plains
- Peninsular Plateau
- Island Groups
Easy · Level 15 · indian desert,thar,rajasthan
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- Himalayan Mountains
- Northern Plains
- Coastal Plains
- Indian Desert
Easy · Level 15 · coastal plains,sea coast,physical features
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- Coastal Plains
- Himalayas
- Desert
- Plateau
Easy · Level 15 · andaman nicobar,island groups,bay of bengal
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- Northern Plains
- Island Groups
- Indian Desert
- Central Highlands
Easy · Level 15 · himadri,great himalayas,himalayan ranges
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- Shiwalik
- Himachal
- Aravalli
- Himadri
Easy · Level 15 · Shiwalik,Outer Himalaya,Himalayan ranges,Physical Features of India,Major Physiographic Divisions,Geography,Class 9 MCQ
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- Shiwalik
- Himadri
- Deccan
- Aravalli
Easy · Level 15 · himachal,himalayan ranges,middle himalaya
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- Eastern Ghats
- Himachal
- Vindhya
- Satpura
Easy · Level 15 · northern plains,river deposits,indus ganga brahmaputra
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- Godavari and Krishna
- Narmada and Tapi
- Indus Ganga and Brahmaputra
- Mahi and Sabarmati
Easy · Level 15 · alluvial soil,northern plains,physical features
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- Himalayan Mountains
- Indian Desert
- Island Groups
- Northern Plains
Easy · Level 15 · deccan plateau,peninsular plateau,south india
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- Deccan Plateau
- Bhabar
- Terai
- Khadar
Easy · Level 15 · western ghats,peninsular plateau,physical features
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- Himadri
- Western Ghats
- Shiwalik
- Karakoram
Easy · Level 15 · eastern ghats,peninsular plateau,eastern coast
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- Aravalli
- Western Ghats
- Eastern Ghats
- Himalayas
Easy · Level 15 · rajasthan,indian desert,thar
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- Northern Plains
- Island Groups
- Coastal Plains
- Indian Desert
Easy · Level 15 · western coastal plain,arabian sea,coast
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- Arabian Sea
- Bay of Bengal
- Indian Ocean
- Red Sea
Easy · Level 15 · eastern coastal plain,bay of bengal,coast
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- Arabian Sea
- Bay of Bengal
- Caspian Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
Easy · Level 15 · northern plains,north india,flat land
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- Island Groups
- Indian Desert
- Northern Plains
- Deccan Plateau
Easy · Level 15 · himalayas,mountains,physical division
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- Plain
- Desert
- Island
- Mountain
Easy · Level 15 · peninsular plateau,major division,geography
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- Peninsular Plateau
- Delhi City
- Only Monsoon
- Railway Route
Which vast plain lies south of the Himalayas?
Correct answer: A
The Northern Plains lie south of the Himalayas. Exam tip: remember the location of the Himalayas and Northern Plains together.
View question detailsWhich physical division of India is considered to be made of very old hard rocks?
Correct answer: C
The Peninsular Plateau is made of very old hard rocks. Exam tip: remember it as an ancient landmass of India.
View question detailsThe Thar region is related to which major physiographic division?
Correct answer: D
The Thar region is the main part of the Indian Desert. Exam tip: connect Thar with the desert of western India.
View question detailsWhat is the plain area spread along sea coasts called?
Correct answer: A
Plains spread along sea coasts are called Coastal Plains. Exam tip: connect coastal plains with sea coasts.
View question detailsAndaman and Nicobar are part of which physiographic division?
Correct answer: B
Andaman and Nicobar are included in India’s island groups. Exam tip: connect them with the Bay of Bengal.
View question detailsWhich is the northernmost and highest range of the Himalayas?
Correct answer: D
Himadri is the highest and northernmost range of the Himalayas. Exam tip: also remember Himadri as the Great Himalayas.
View question detailsWhat is the outermost range of the Himalayas called?
Correct answer: A
The Shiwalik, or Outer Himalaya, is the southernmost and outermost Himalayan range. It consists largely of unconsolidated sediments and lies south of the Himadri and Himachal ranges. Himadri is the Great or Inner Himalaya, Deccan is a peninsular plateau region, and Aravalli is an older range of northwestern India. Thus, option A is correct.
View question detailsWhich Himalayan range lies between Himadri and Shiwalik?
Correct answer: B
The Himachal range lies between Himadri and Shiwalik. Exam tip: remember the order of the three Himalayan ranges.
View question detailsThe Northern Plains are mainly formed by which rivers?
Correct answer: C
The Northern Plains are formed by deposits of the Indus Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems. Exam tip: connect plains with river deposits.
View question detailsAn area formed by alluvial soil brought by rivers is generally found more in which physical division?
Correct answer: D
The Northern Plains are made of alluvial deposits. Exam tip: connect alluvial soil with the Northern Plains.
View question detailsThe large southern part of the Peninsular Plateau is known by what name?
Correct answer: A
The Deccan Plateau is the large southern part of the Peninsular Plateau. Exam tip: connect Deccan with the plateau of southern India.
View question detailsWhich mountain range lies along the western edge of the Peninsular Plateau?
Correct answer: B
The Western Ghats lie along the western edge of the Peninsular Plateau. Exam tip: connect the Western Ghats with the western coast.
View question detailsWhich mountain range is found along the eastern edge of the Peninsular Plateau?
Correct answer: C
The Eastern Ghats lie along the eastern edge of the Peninsular Plateau. Exam tip: connect the Eastern Ghats with the eastern coast.
View question detailsWhich major physical division of India is spread largely in Rajasthan?
Correct answer: D
A large part of the Indian Desert lies in Rajasthan. Exam tip: connect Rajasthan with the Thar Desert.
View question detailsThe Western Coastal Plain extends along which sea?
Correct answer: A
The Western Coastal Plain extends along the Arabian Sea. Exam tip: remember the Arabian Sea for the western coast.
View question detailsThe Eastern Coastal Plain extends along which water body?
Correct answer: B
The Eastern Coastal Plain extends along the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: remember the Bay of Bengal for the eastern coast.
View question detailsWhat name is given to the vast flat region of North India?
Correct answer: C
The vast flat region of North India is called the Northern Plains. Exam tip: also remember it as a fertile plain.
View question detailsThe Himalayan Mountains are an example of which type of physical feature?
Correct answer: D
The Himalayas are a major mountain physical division of India. Exam tip: identify mountains and plains separately.
View question detailsWhich option is a correct example of a major physiographic division of India?
Correct answer: A
The Peninsular Plateau is a major physiographic division of India. Exam tip: distinguish physical divisions from administrative places.
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