The Coastal Plains and Islands

Question 1ExpertLevel 26

What is the basis for placing Barren Island in a special category in Indian physical geography?

AIt is a mangrove island of SundarbansBIt is part of Cauvery deltaCIt is an active volcanic islandDIt is a coral atoll of Lakshadweep

Question 2ExpertLevel 26

Why is Indira Point included in the study of India's extreme points?

AIt is the easternmost point of IndiaBIt is the westernmost point of IndiaCIt is the northernmost point of IndiaDIt is the southernmost point of India

Question 3ExpertLevel 26

Which sea area is most important while analysing cyclone risk on the eastern coast?

ABay of BengalBGulf of KachchhCLakshadweep SeaDWestern part of Arabian Sea

Question 4ExpertLevel 26

How can mangrove conservation in delta regions be linked with coastal protection?

AMangroves can reduce coastal erosion and storm impactBMangroves form glaciersCMangroves turn sea into desertDMangroves turn rivers into mountains

Question 5ExpertLevel 26

The geographical basis of higher population density on the Eastern Coastal Plain is most linked with what?

APermanent ice cover and pasturesBFertile deltaic soil and water resourcesCCoral atolls and deep trenchesDSandy desert and low rainfall

Question 6ExpertLevel 26

Development of fishing, ports and trade in coastal plains depends on which combined geographical base?

ASea water, mouths, bays and coastlineBGlaciers, snow and cold desertsCLava plateau and coal minesDSand dunes and dry winds

Question 7ExpertLevel 26

If sediment is repeatedly deposited in a coastal region, what may be the likely impact on navigation?

ARiver mouths will always become deeperBWaterways may become shallow and difficult for shipsCSea water will become freshDCoral reefs will become glaciers

Question 8ExpertLevel 26

How does the closeness of the Western Ghats affect not only the width of the plain but also rainfall?

AIt lifts moisture-laden sea winds and causes rainfallBIt completely blocks the seaCIt turns all rivers eastwardDIt forms coral atolls

Question 9ExpertLevel 26

How does the discontinuity of the Eastern Ghats help in the development of the Eastern Coastal Plain?

AIt removes the seaBIt gives wide space for rivers and depositionCIt makes the west coast coralDIt makes all rivers underground

Question 10ExpertLevel 26

Which physical clue is most reliable for identifying a lagoon?

AShallow coastal water partly separated from the seaBDeep lake below a glacierCSand valley in a desertDVolcano on a mountain peak

Question 11ExpertLevel 26

In which context is it most appropriate to place Kachchh and Kathiawar in Indian coastal geography?

ANorth western coastal landscape of GujaratBDelta region of eastern coastCCoral region of LakshadweepDVolcanic region of Andaman

Question 12ExpertLevel 26

If a river has a short course and steep slope, why will the chance of a large delta at its mouth be low?

ABecause the river will never reach the seaBBecause the river will freeze in the HimalayaCBecause time and space for sediment deposition will be lessDBecause sea will become freshwater

Question 13ExpertLevel 26

Salt production in coastal plains is most linked with which geographical condition?

AMelting of glaciersBSea water and flat coastal landCHeight of coral mountainsDInland coal region

Question 14ExpertLevel 26

How does the study of Indian islands strengthen understanding of maritime boundaries?

AIslands affect maritime area and strategic reachBIslands determine Himalayan heightCIslands reduce the length of GangaDIslands increase sand of Thar Desert

Question 15ExpertLevel 26

High biodiversity in Andaman Nicobar can be best explained by which combination?

ATropical island climate and marine ecologyBPolar ice and dry desertCCoal plateau and lava plainDGanga alluvial plain and wheat region

Question 16ExpertLevel 26

What is the broadest geographical basis of tourism development in coastal plains?

AOnly snowy peaksBOnly coal minesCBeaches, backwaters, lagoons and island sceneryDOnly desert oasis

Question 17ExpertLevel 26

The presence of both deltas and cyclones on the eastern coast increases the need for what in planning?

ACoral miningBGlacier routesCDesert irrigationDFlood control and disaster preparedness

Question 18ExpertLevel 26

Which is the most balanced conclusion in comparing eastern and western coasts?

AEastern coast is broad and delta-dominated while western coast is narrow and more indentedBBoth coasts are only coral atollsCWestern coast is broad and delta-dominatedDThere are no rivers on the eastern coast

Question 19ExpertLevel 26

If a coast has little land between the sea and mountains for urban expansion, it matches which Indian coastal condition?

ADelta region of eastern coastBNarrow strip of Western Coastal PlainCMangrove region of SundarbansDCoral atoll of Lakshadweep

Question 20ExpertLevel 26

The presence of distributaries in a river delta is the result of which process?

ARiver dividing into several branches near its mouthBSea turning into mountainsCCoral organisms becoming iceDDesert becoming a river source

The Coastal Plains and Islands

Quiz this set

What is the basis for placing Barren Island in a special category in Indian physical geography?

Why is Indira Point included in the study of India's extreme points?

Which sea area is most important while analysing cyclone risk on the eastern coast?

How can mangrove conservation in delta regions be linked with coastal protection?

The geographical basis of higher population density on the Eastern Coastal Plain is most linked with what?

Development of fishing, ports and trade in coastal plains depends on which combined geographical base?

If sediment is repeatedly deposited in a coastal region, what may be the likely impact on navigation?

How does the closeness of the Western Ghats affect not only the width of the plain but also rainfall?

How does the discontinuity of the Eastern Ghats help in the development of the Eastern Coastal Plain?

Which physical clue is most reliable for identifying a lagoon?

In which context is it most appropriate to place Kachchh and Kathiawar in Indian coastal geography?

If a river has a short course and steep slope, why will the chance of a large delta at its mouth be low?

Salt production in coastal plains is most linked with which geographical condition?

How does the study of Indian islands strengthen understanding of maritime boundaries?

High biodiversity in Andaman Nicobar can be best explained by which combination?

What is the broadest geographical basis of tourism development in coastal plains?

The presence of both deltas and cyclones on the eastern coast increases the need for what in planning?

Which is the most balanced conclusion in comparing eastern and western coasts?

If a coast has little land between the sea and mountains for urban expansion, it matches which Indian coastal condition?

The presence of distributaries in a river delta is the result of which process?

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The Coastal Plains and Islands

Quiz this set

What is the basis for placing Barren Island in a special category in Indian physical geography?

Why is Indira Point included in the study of India's extreme points?

Which sea area is most important while analysing cyclone risk on the eastern coast?

How can mangrove conservation in delta regions be linked with coastal protection?

The geographical basis of higher population density on the Eastern Coastal Plain is most linked with what?

Development of fishing, ports and trade in coastal plains depends on which combined geographical base?

If sediment is repeatedly deposited in a coastal region, what may be the likely impact on navigation?

How does the closeness of the Western Ghats affect not only the width of the plain but also rainfall?

How does the discontinuity of the Eastern Ghats help in the development of the Eastern Coastal Plain?

Which physical clue is most reliable for identifying a lagoon?

In which context is it most appropriate to place Kachchh and Kathiawar in Indian coastal geography?

If a river has a short course and steep slope, why will the chance of a large delta at its mouth be low?

Salt production in coastal plains is most linked with which geographical condition?

How does the study of Indian islands strengthen understanding of maritime boundaries?

High biodiversity in Andaman Nicobar can be best explained by which combination?

What is the broadest geographical basis of tourism development in coastal plains?

The presence of both deltas and cyclones on the eastern coast increases the need for what in planning?

Which is the most balanced conclusion in comparing eastern and western coasts?

If a coast has little land between the sea and mountains for urban expansion, it matches which Indian coastal condition?

The presence of distributaries in a river delta is the result of which process?

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