Question 1 Hard Level 21
Why is it incomplete to consider the Northern Plains only as flat land south of the Himalayas? A Because they are made of river alluvial deposits, local belts and regional plains B Because they are marine coral islands C Because they are hard rocks of Deccan D Because they are completely glaciers
Correct answer: A Northern Plains are identified by formation, soil and divisions. Exam tip: do not depend only on flatness.
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What is the correct combined river-system basis for the formation of the Northern Plains? A Narmada, Tapi and Luni systems B Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra systems C Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri systems D Mahi, Sabarmati and Periyar systems
Correct answer: B Northern Plains are formed by deposits of Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems. Exam tip: remember all three systems together.
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What is the main reason for streams disappearing in the Bhabar belt? A Porous deposits of coarse pebbles and gravel B Deposition of marine coral C Smooth lava surface D Thick ice cover
Correct answer: A In Bhabar, water sinks because of coarse deposits. Exam tip: connect Bhabar with foothills and pebbles.
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Why is Terai considered wetter than Bhabar? A Because water that sinks in Bhabar reappears near the surface in Terai B Because Terai is inside the sea C Because Terai is Deccan lava land D Because Terai is a coral island
Correct answer: A Terai is a moist and marshy belt south of Bhabar. Exam tip: understand the water relation of Bhabar-Terai.
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What is the importance of kankar deposits in identifying Bhangar? A They indicate old alluvial land B They indicate new Khadar soil C They indicate coral island D They indicate Himadri glaciers
Correct answer: A Bhangar is linked with old alluvium and kankar deposits. Exam tip: connect kankar clue with Bhangar.
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What is the correct reason for considering Khadar more useful for agriculture? A It is formed of new alluvium that is renewed repeatedly B It is made of black lava rocks C It is made of coral reefs D It is a snowy peak
Correct answer: A Khadar is a fertile flood plain of new alluvium. Exam tip: remember Khadar with new fertile soil.
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Which option correctly matches Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar and Khadar with their features? A Bhabar coarse deposits, Terai moist belt, Bhangar old alluvium, Khadar new alluvium B Bhabar new alluvium, Terai coral, Bhangar glacier, Khadar lava C Bhabar Deccan, Terai Thar, Bhangar island, Khadar Himadri D Bhabar sea, Terai plateau, Bhangar coast, Khadar mountain
Correct answer: A This gives the correct identity of all four local forms. Exam tip: remember each name with its main clue.
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What is the main difference between Bhabar and Khadar in the Northern Plains? A Bhabar is a foothill belt of coarse deposits and Khadar is new alluvial flood land B Bhabar is new alluvium and Khadar is old alluvium C Both are coral islands D Both are high Himalayan peaks
Correct answer: A Bhabar and Khadar are identified by different deposits and locations. Exam tip: keep coarse deposits and new alluvium separate.
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Studying the Ganga Plain between Ghaggar and Teesta is linked with which type of division? A Local soil division B Regional plain division C Marine island division D Volcanic plateau division
Correct answer: B The Ganga Plain is one of the regional parts of the Northern Plains. Exam tip: keep regional and local divisions separate.
View question details Question 10 Hard Level 21
Formation of Doabs in the Punjab Plain is linked with which geographical condition? A Land lying between two rivers B Island located between two seas C Glacier located between two mountain peaks D Coastal area between two deserts
Correct answer: A A doab is a tract of land lying between two rivers. In the Punjab Plain, such fertile tracts occur between rivers of the Indus river system and its tributaries. A glacier between mountain peaks is a different landform and is not a doab. Exam tip: remember doab as land between two water channels or rivers.
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What is the correct classification of Punjab Plain, Ganga Plain and Brahmaputra Plain? A Regional parts of the Northern Plains B Parallel ranges of the Himalayas C Subdivisions of the Peninsular Plateau D Types of island groups
Correct answer: A All three are regional parts of the Northern Plains. Exam tip: do not mix regional plains with local belts.
View question details Question 12 Hard Level 21
Which clue distinguishes the Brahmaputra Plain from the Ganga Plain? A Relation with Assam and north-eastern region B Coral location in Arabian Sea C Hard rock of Deccan D Western dunes of Thar
Correct answer: A Brahmaputra Plain is more linked with Assam and north-eastern India. Exam tip: remember Brahmaputra with Assam region.
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Which sequence correctly links Northern Plains formation with Himalayan rivers and deposition? A Himalayan rivers bring sediments, alluvium is deposited, flat plains are formed B Sea forms coral, islands form, Himalaya forms C Lava flows, plateau forms, Khadar forms D Sand blows, coral forms, plains end
Correct answer: A Northern Plains are formed by long deposition of river sediments. Exam tip: understand the formation process in order.
View question details Question 14 Hard Level 21
How are Khadar and Bhangar related to the fertile nature of the Northern Plains? A Khadar gives new alluvium and Bhangar shows old alluvial land B Khadar is coral and Bhangar is volcanic C Both are Himalayan peaks D Both are sea trenches
Correct answer: A Khadar and Bhangar are age-based units of alluvial plains. Exam tip: remember new and old alluvium difference.
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If a question gives clues of river meanders, slow flow and cut-off bends, which landform can form? A Oxbow lake B Coral island C Glacial peak D Lava plateau
Correct answer: A In flat plains, meandering river flow can form oxbow lakes. Exam tip: remember the relation between meanders and oxbow lakes.
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Why does deposition increase when river flow slows in the Northern Plains? A In slow flow, the river deposits more of its load B In slow flow, the river forms coral C In slow flow, the river emits lava D In slow flow, the river becomes sea
Correct answer: A In flat plains, low slope causes rivers to deposit sediments. Exam tip: remember slow flow and deposition together.
View question details Question 17 Hard Level 21
The formation of natural levees in the Northern Plains is related to what? A Deposition along river banks during floods B Growth of coral in sea C Lava eruption from volcano D Glacier accumulation on mountain
Correct answer: A During floods, rivers can deposit sediments along banks to form natural levees. Exam tip: understand flood-deposition relation.
View question details Question 18 Hard Level 21
The repeated renewal of flood plains in the Northern Plains is linked with which local form? A Khadar B Bhangar C Bhabar D Himadri
Correct answer: A Khadar is linked with new alluvium in flood plains. Exam tip: connect Khadar with renewed soil.
View question details Question 19 Hard Level 21
If an option calls Bhangar the area of new deposits every flood year, what is the correction? A This is a feature of Khadar, Bhangar is old alluvial land B This is a feature of Bhabar, Bhangar is coral C This is a feature of Terai, Bhangar is sea D This is a correct statement
Correct answer: A Bhangar is old alluvium and Khadar is linked with new alluvium. Exam tip: do not reverse their age.
View question details Question 20 Hard Level 21
If an option calls Terai the highest Himalayan range, why is it an error? A Terai is a moist marshy belt south of Bhabar, not a mountain range B Terai is another name of Himadri C Terai is Deccan Plateau D Terai is an island of the Arabian Sea
Correct answer: A Terai is a moist, marshy belt of the Northern Plains, lying south of the Bhabar region. Water that disappears into the porous Bhabar re-emerges here, creating marshy conditions. Hence, Terai cannot be called a Himalayan mountain range. The highest Himalayan range is Himadri, or the Greater Himalaya. Exam tip: remember Bhabar and Terai as belts of the Northern Plains, whereas Himadri is a Himalayan range.
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