The Northern Plains

Question 1HardLevel 22

What is the main reason for calling the Northern Plains a depositional plain between the Himalayas and the Peninsular Plateau?

AIt is formed by alluvial deposits brought by riversBIt is formed by volcanic lavaCIt is formed by marine coralDIt is formed by wind-made sand dunes

Question 2HardLevel 22

If a question gives clues of a vast alluvial plain and three major river systems, what will be the correct answer?

AIndian DesertBNorthern PlainsCPeninsular PlateauDIsland Groups

Question 3HardLevel 22

Which is the most accurate geomorphic reason for the high fertility of the Northern Plains?

APresence of coral depositsBDeposition of lava rocksCRepeated deposition of alluvial soil by riversDSpread of permanent sand dunes

Question 4HardLevel 22

What is the correct basis of regional division of the Northern Plains?

ASea depthBMountain heightCNumber of coral islandsDRiver systems and regional extent

Question 5HardLevel 22

The development of doabs in the Punjab Plains is linked with which geomorphic condition?

AFertile land between tributaries of the IndusBDeltas of the eastern coastCCorals of LakshadweepDLava flows of Deccan

Question 6HardLevel 22

What fact becomes clear by saying that the Ganga Plain extends between Ghaggar and Teesta?

AIt is a sea islandBIt is a wide regional part of the Northern PlainsCIt is a hard plateau of DeccanDIt is a sandy region of Thar

Question 7HardLevel 22

Why do rivers disappear from the surface in the Bhabar belt?

ADense vegetation stops waterBLava heats the waterCSea tides pull the waterDPebbly porous surface lets water go underground

Question 8HardLevel 22

Why is Terai considered a wet marshy region south of Bhabar?

AWater that sinks in Bhabar reappears on the surface in TeraiBVolcanoes erupt in TeraiCTerai is made of marine coralDTerai is made of Thar sand

Question 9HardLevel 22

Which option correctly shows the north-to-south order of Bhabar and Terai?

ATerai then BhabarBBhabar then TeraiCKhadar then BhabarDBhangar then Terai

Question 10HardLevel 22

What is the most decisive basis for differentiating Bhangar and Khadar?

ADistance from seaBColour of vegetationCAge of alluvial deposits and relation with floodsDHeight of mountains

Question 11HardLevel 22

If an area has kankar-bearing old alluvium and a higher plain, what is the correct identification?

AKhadarBTeraiCBhabarDBhangar

Question 12HardLevel 22

If a question gives clues of new alluvium and active flood plain, which subdivision should be chosen?

AKhadarBBhangarCBhabarDTerai

Question 13HardLevel 22

What is the correct combined reason for dense population and agricultural development in the Northern Plains?

ASand dunes and low rainfallBMarine coral and islandsCFlat land fertile soil and water availabilityDLava plateau and hard rocks

Question 14HardLevel 22

What is the result of long-term river deposition in forming the Northern Plains?

AHigh volcanic peaksBCoral islandsCSandy desertsDFlat extensive alluvial plains

Question 15HardLevel 22

Which difference is correct when comparing the Northern Plains with the Himalayas?

ABoth are young mountainsBNorthern Plains are alluvial depositional plains and Himalayas are a mountain systemCNorthern Plains are coral islandsDHimalayas are new Khadar plains

Question 16HardLevel 22

What is the formation difference between the Northern Plains and the Peninsular Plateau?

ABoth are formed of marine coralBBoth are formed of sand dunesCNorthern Plains are linked with river alluvium and the plateau with old hard rocksDNorthern Plains are made of lava and plateau of new alluvium

Question 17HardLevel 22

In which situation should Bhabar be distinguished from Khadar?

AWhen the clue is new alluvium and flood plainBWhen the clue is kankar-bearing old alluviumCWhen the clue is pebbly porous belt and water going undergroundDWhen the clue is Assam and Brahmaputra

Question 18HardLevel 22

In which situation should Terai be distinguished from Bhangar?

AWhen the clue is wet marshy belt south of BhabarBWhen the clue is old alluvium and kankarCWhen the clue is land between two riversDWhen the clue is new flood plain

Question 19HardLevel 22

What is the simplest difference between the Ganga Plain and the Brahmaputra Plain?

AGanga Plain is linked with Ghaggar-Teesta region and Brahmaputra Plain with AssamBBoth are Deccan TrapCGanga Plain is a coral islandDBrahmaputra Plain is Thar Desert

Question 20HardLevel 22

Which option gives an incorrect match related to the Northern Plains?

APunjab Plains Indus systemBGanga Plain Ghaggar to TeestaCBrahmaputra Plain AssamDKhadar old alluvium and kankar

The Northern Plains

Quiz this set

What is the main reason for calling the Northern Plains a depositional plain between the Himalayas and the Peninsular Plateau?

If a question gives clues of a vast alluvial plain and three major river systems, what will be the correct answer?

Which is the most accurate geomorphic reason for the high fertility of the Northern Plains?

What is the correct basis of regional division of the Northern Plains?

The development of doabs in the Punjab Plains is linked with which geomorphic condition?

What fact becomes clear by saying that the Ganga Plain extends between Ghaggar and Teesta?

Why do rivers disappear from the surface in the Bhabar belt?

Why is Terai considered a wet marshy region south of Bhabar?

Which option correctly shows the north-to-south order of Bhabar and Terai?

What is the most decisive basis for differentiating Bhangar and Khadar?

If an area has kankar-bearing old alluvium and a higher plain, what is the correct identification?

If a question gives clues of new alluvium and active flood plain, which subdivision should be chosen?

What is the correct combined reason for dense population and agricultural development in the Northern Plains?

What is the result of long-term river deposition in forming the Northern Plains?

Which difference is correct when comparing the Northern Plains with the Himalayas?

What is the formation difference between the Northern Plains and the Peninsular Plateau?

In which situation should Bhabar be distinguished from Khadar?

In which situation should Terai be distinguished from Bhangar?

What is the simplest difference between the Ganga Plain and the Brahmaputra Plain?

Which option gives an incorrect match related to the Northern Plains?

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The Northern Plains

Quiz this set

What is the main reason for calling the Northern Plains a depositional plain between the Himalayas and the Peninsular Plateau?

If a question gives clues of a vast alluvial plain and three major river systems, what will be the correct answer?

Which is the most accurate geomorphic reason for the high fertility of the Northern Plains?

What is the correct basis of regional division of the Northern Plains?

The development of doabs in the Punjab Plains is linked with which geomorphic condition?

What fact becomes clear by saying that the Ganga Plain extends between Ghaggar and Teesta?

Why do rivers disappear from the surface in the Bhabar belt?

Why is Terai considered a wet marshy region south of Bhabar?

Which option correctly shows the north-to-south order of Bhabar and Terai?

What is the most decisive basis for differentiating Bhangar and Khadar?

If an area has kankar-bearing old alluvium and a higher plain, what is the correct identification?

If a question gives clues of new alluvium and active flood plain, which subdivision should be chosen?

What is the correct combined reason for dense population and agricultural development in the Northern Plains?

What is the result of long-term river deposition in forming the Northern Plains?

Which difference is correct when comparing the Northern Plains with the Himalayas?

What is the formation difference between the Northern Plains and the Peninsular Plateau?

In which situation should Bhabar be distinguished from Khadar?

In which situation should Terai be distinguished from Bhangar?

What is the simplest difference between the Ganga Plain and the Brahmaputra Plain?

Which option gives an incorrect match related to the Northern Plains?

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