The Northern Plains

Question 1HardLevel 22

Which option gives an incorrect identification of the Northern Plains?

ALocated south of the HimalayasBFormed by alluvial depositsCImportant for agricultureDCoral islands located in the sea

Question 2HardLevel 22

If a question says the Ganga Plain lies between Narmada and Tapi, what is the error?

AThe Ganga Plain is considered between Ghaggar and TeestaBNarmada and Tapi are Himalayan riversCThe Ganga Plain is in the Arabian SeaDThe Ganga Plain is a coral island

Question 3HardLevel 22

If the Brahmaputra Plain is linked with Rajasthan, why would it be wrong?

ABecause the Brahmaputra Plain is mainly found in AssamBBecause Rajasthan is in the Bay of BengalCBecause Brahmaputra is a tributary of LuniDBecause Assam is Deccan Plateau

Question 4HardLevel 22

Which option correctly states the relation between Punjab Plains and doabs?

ADoabs are found between tributaries of the Indus in the Punjab PlainsBDoab is the highest peak of HimalayasCDoab is a marine coral islandDPunjab Plains are formed of Deccan lava

Question 5HardLevel 22

What is the best strategy to eliminate wrong options in hard questions on the Northern Plains?

ACheck river systems subdivisions alluvial age and location togetherBCheck only option lengthCTreat every plain as DeccanDTreat every subdivision as Himadri

Question 6HardLevel 22

Which option shows the best overall understanding of the Northern Plains?

AThey are alluvial flat plains formed by river systems with both regional parts and local subdivisionsBThey are only sea islandsCThey are only volcanic plateausDThey are only Himalayan peaks

Question 7HardLevel 22

If a question compares a higher surface of old alluvium with a new flood plain, what is the correct pair?

ABhangar and KhadarBBhabar and TeraiCPunjab Plain and DeccanDShiwalik and Himadri

Question 8HardLevel 22

In which situation would it be wrong to treat the Northern Plains as only the Ganga Plain?

AWhen Punjab Ganga and Brahmaputra are all included as regional partsBWhen only Ghaggar and Teesta are indicatedCWhen Khadar is new alluviumDWhen Bhabar is south of Shiwalik

Question 9HardLevel 22

If a question gives all three clues alluvial deposits river systems and dense settlement, which conclusion is most correct?

AIt shows the physical and human utility of the Northern PlainsBIt shows coral formation of LakshadweepCIt shows wind action of TharDIt shows lava flow of Deccan

Question 10HardLevel 22

Which option gives the most correct basis for identifying Bhabar Terai Bhangar and Khadar?

ALocation water behaviour and nature of alluvial depositsBSea waves and coralCVolcano and lavaDGlaciers and permanent snow

Question 11ExpertLevel 19

Which physical factor is most decisive in making the Northern Plains highly fertile?

ARepeated deposition of new alluvium by riversBVolcanic rocks of the DeccanCHard rocks of the AravalliDDeposition of coastal sand

Question 12ExpertLevel 19

How can the role of the Himalayas in forming the Northern Plains be best understood?

AHimalayas made the plain entirely volcanicBSediments from the Himalayas were brought down and deposited by riversCHimalayas formed the plain by sea wavesDHimalayas spread plateau lava

Question 13ExpertLevel 19

The combined effect of the Indus Ganga Brahmaputra river systems gives rise to which geographical feature?

AWestern GhatsBThar DesertCExtensive alluvial Northern PlainsDBlack soil plateau

Question 14ExpertLevel 19

What is the effect of the general slope of the Northern Plains on river flow?

ARivers flow only northwardBRivers stop flowingCRivers return towards mountainsDRivers flow slowly and form deposits and bends

Question 15ExpertLevel 19

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

ABecause coarse pebbles allow water to percolate downwardBBecause sea tides occur thereCBecause permanent glaciers exist thereDBecause lava flows there

Question 16ExpertLevel 19

Why is the Terai belt more marshy than the Bhabar belt?

ABecause hard granite is exposed hereBBecause water percolated in Bhabar reappears hereCBecause saline sea water accumulates hereDBecause there is no rainfall here

Question 17ExpertLevel 19

In which area is new alluvial soil most likely to be deposited after floods every year?

ABhangarBBhabarCTeraiDKhadar

Question 18ExpertLevel 19

Which term is most suitable for a fertile tract between two rivers?

ADoabBPassCValley glacierDOcean trench

Question 19ExpertLevel 19

The expansion of flood plains in the Ganga Plain is a result of which process?

AWind erosionBLateral river erosion and depositionCGlacial abrasionDCoral formation

Question 20ExpertLevel 19

Which condition is most suitable for the formation of meanders in the Northern Plains?

ASteep slope and straight flowBRocky banks and fast currentCGentle slope and slow river flowDPermanent snow cover

The Northern Plains

Quiz this set

Which option gives an incorrect identification of the Northern Plains?

If a question says the Ganga Plain lies between Narmada and Tapi, what is the error?

If the Brahmaputra Plain is linked with Rajasthan, why would it be wrong?

Which option correctly states the relation between Punjab Plains and doabs?

What is the best strategy to eliminate wrong options in hard questions on the Northern Plains?

Which option shows the best overall understanding of the Northern Plains?

If a question compares a higher surface of old alluvium with a new flood plain, what is the correct pair?

In which situation would it be wrong to treat the Northern Plains as only the Ganga Plain?

If a question gives all three clues alluvial deposits river systems and dense settlement, which conclusion is most correct?

Which option gives the most correct basis for identifying Bhabar Terai Bhangar and Khadar?

Which physical factor is most decisive in making the Northern Plains highly fertile?

How can the role of the Himalayas in forming the Northern Plains be best understood?

The combined effect of the Indus Ganga Brahmaputra river systems gives rise to which geographical feature?

What is the effect of the general slope of the Northern Plains on river flow?

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

Why is the Terai belt more marshy than the Bhabar belt?

In which area is new alluvial soil most likely to be deposited after floods every year?

Which term is most suitable for a fertile tract between two rivers?

The expansion of flood plains in the Ganga Plain is a result of which process?

Which condition is most suitable for the formation of meanders in the Northern Plains?

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The Northern Plains

Quiz this set

Which option gives an incorrect identification of the Northern Plains?

If a question says the Ganga Plain lies between Narmada and Tapi, what is the error?

If the Brahmaputra Plain is linked with Rajasthan, why would it be wrong?

Which option correctly states the relation between Punjab Plains and doabs?

What is the best strategy to eliminate wrong options in hard questions on the Northern Plains?

Which option shows the best overall understanding of the Northern Plains?

If a question compares a higher surface of old alluvium with a new flood plain, what is the correct pair?

In which situation would it be wrong to treat the Northern Plains as only the Ganga Plain?

If a question gives all three clues alluvial deposits river systems and dense settlement, which conclusion is most correct?

Which option gives the most correct basis for identifying Bhabar Terai Bhangar and Khadar?

Which physical factor is most decisive in making the Northern Plains highly fertile?

How can the role of the Himalayas in forming the Northern Plains be best understood?

The combined effect of the Indus Ganga Brahmaputra river systems gives rise to which geographical feature?

What is the effect of the general slope of the Northern Plains on river flow?

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

Why is the Terai belt more marshy than the Bhabar belt?

In which area is new alluvial soil most likely to be deposited after floods every year?

Which term is most suitable for a fertile tract between two rivers?

The expansion of flood plains in the Ganga Plain is a result of which process?

Which condition is most suitable for the formation of meanders in the Northern Plains?

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