The Northern Plains

Question 1ExpertLevel 19

When does the capacity of rivers to deposit silt increase in the Northern Plains?

AWhen river speed decreases after entering the plainsBWhen the river becomes only a glacierCWhen the river dries completely away from the seaDWhen the river climbs straight up a mountain

Question 2ExpertLevel 19

Why did the Terai region historically have high biodiversity and dense forests?

ABecause it is extremely dry and rockyBBecause moisture, waterlogging and fertile deposits occur hereCBecause permanent lava lakes exist hereDBecause marine corals grow here

Question 3ExpertLevel 19

Which human problem is most associated with river course shifting in the Northern Plains?

APermanent snowfallBCoastal tsunamiCFloods, erosion and threat to settlementsDVolcanic ash fall

Question 4ExpertLevel 19

Why has development of irrigation canals been relatively easier in the plains of North India?

ABecause of level slope and availability of river waterBBecause only volcanic craters existCBecause of permanent ice and steep slopesDBecause of permanent effect of sea waves

Question 5ExpertLevel 19

What is the strongest basis for calling the Northern Plains a riverine plain?

AIt was mainly formed by river depositsBIt was formed only by sea wavesCIt was formed by lava flowsDIt is permanent glacial ice

Question 6ExpertLevel 19

Higher humidity and flood tendency in the eastern part of the Northern Plains are more related to what?

ALow rainfall and dry riversBHigher rainfall and active rivers of Brahmaputra Ganga systemCPermanent desert windsDThick plateau lava layer

Question 7ExpertLevel 19

Which statement gives the broadest analysis of the economic importance of the Northern Plains?

AIt is famous only for mineral productionBIt supports agriculture, transport, trade and dense settlementCIt depends only on snow tourismDIt is completely uninhabited and barren

Question 8ExpertLevel 19

If alluvial soil is repeatedly changed and renewed in an area, what will be the effect on soil profile?

ANew silt can keep the surface layer fertileBSoil will immediately become hard graniteCAll water sources will disappearDSurface will become permanent ice

Question 9ExpertLevel 19

Frequent changes in river islands and sand bars in the Brahmaputra Plain indicate what?

AHigh dynamism of the river systemBComplete volcanic stabilityCMarine coral growthDPermanent glacial control

Question 10ExpertLevel 19

In which areas is waterlogging more likely in the Northern Plains?

AWhere slope is low, drainage is weak and surface is levelBWhere steep mountain slopes existCWhere sea cliffs existDWhere permanent glaciers exist

Question 11ExpertLevel 19

The presence of fertile Doabs in the plains of the Ganga and its tributaries shows what?

ARiver systems deeply influence land useBPlateau minerals alone support farmingCSea tides are the main cause of farmingDGlaciers directly make soil in fields

Question 12ExpertLevel 19

What is the importance of alluvial fans and depositional cones in understanding the structure of the Northern Plains?

AThey show the beginning of river deposition as rivers enter plains from mountainsBThey show growth of marine coralsCThey prove cooling of lavaDThey form permanent ice caps

Question 13ExpertLevel 19

Why are embankments alone not considered sufficient while planning flood control in the Northern Plains?

ABecause deposition, channel shifting and drainage are also importantBBecause there are no rivers in the plainsCBecause floods are always beneficialDBecause rivers never change course

Question 14ExpertLevel 19

What causes diversity in alluvial soils of the Northern Plains?

ARiver-borne material, age of deposits and flood frequencyBOnly sea salinityCOnly volcanic ashDOnly glacial ice

Question 15ExpertLevel 19

What is the most suitable geographical argument linking the Northern Plains with India's food security?

AExtensive fertile land and irrigation support agricultural productionBIt only produces mineral oilCIt is completely snow coveredDIt is a rocky plateau unsuitable for farming

Question 16ExpertLevel 19

Which option correctly indicates regional subdivisions of the Northern Plains from west to east?

APunjab Plain, Ganga Plain, Brahmaputra PlainBBrahmaputra Plain, Deccan Plateau, Punjab PlainCGanga Plain, Western Ghats, Thar DesertDMalwa Plateau, Chotanagpur Plateau, Coromandel Coast

Question 17ExpertLevel 19

How are erosion and deposition both linked in the formation of the Northern Plains?

ARivers erode material from mountains and deposit it in plainsBRivers only deposit ice in the seaCWind only erodes lavaDCorals only form mountains

Question 18ExpertLevel 19

Why is the study of old river courses important in river plains?

AIt helps understand the history of floods, deposition and channel shiftingBIt only tells marine fish productionCIt tells the age of volcanoesDIt directly tells mountain height

Question 19ExpertLevel 19

Why is it necessary to study physical and human geography together in the Northern Plains?

ABecause relief, soil and rivers affect agriculture, settlement and riskBBecause humans and nature have no relation hereCBecause the plain is only a political boundaryDBecause all rivers are artificial

Question 20ExpertLevel 19

What effect can fan-shaped river deposits have on drainage pattern in the Northern Plains?

AStreams may spread and split into many smaller branchesBRivers always become underground lavaCDrainage becomes fully dependent on sea tidesDRivers turn into permanent glaciers

The Northern Plains

Quiz this set

When does the capacity of rivers to deposit silt increase in the Northern Plains?

Why did the Terai region historically have high biodiversity and dense forests?

Which human problem is most associated with river course shifting in the Northern Plains?

Why has development of irrigation canals been relatively easier in the plains of North India?

What is the strongest basis for calling the Northern Plains a riverine plain?

Higher humidity and flood tendency in the eastern part of the Northern Plains are more related to what?

Which statement gives the broadest analysis of the economic importance of the Northern Plains?

If alluvial soil is repeatedly changed and renewed in an area, what will be the effect on soil profile?

Frequent changes in river islands and sand bars in the Brahmaputra Plain indicate what?

In which areas is waterlogging more likely in the Northern Plains?

The presence of fertile Doabs in the plains of the Ganga and its tributaries shows what?

What is the importance of alluvial fans and depositional cones in understanding the structure of the Northern Plains?

Why are embankments alone not considered sufficient while planning flood control in the Northern Plains?

What causes diversity in alluvial soils of the Northern Plains?

What is the most suitable geographical argument linking the Northern Plains with India's food security?

Which option correctly indicates regional subdivisions of the Northern Plains from west to east?

How are erosion and deposition both linked in the formation of the Northern Plains?

Why is the study of old river courses important in river plains?

Why is it necessary to study physical and human geography together in the Northern Plains?

What effect can fan-shaped river deposits have on drainage pattern in the Northern Plains?

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The Northern Plains

Quiz this set

When does the capacity of rivers to deposit silt increase in the Northern Plains?

Why did the Terai region historically have high biodiversity and dense forests?

Which human problem is most associated with river course shifting in the Northern Plains?

Why has development of irrigation canals been relatively easier in the plains of North India?

What is the strongest basis for calling the Northern Plains a riverine plain?

Higher humidity and flood tendency in the eastern part of the Northern Plains are more related to what?

Which statement gives the broadest analysis of the economic importance of the Northern Plains?

If alluvial soil is repeatedly changed and renewed in an area, what will be the effect on soil profile?

Frequent changes in river islands and sand bars in the Brahmaputra Plain indicate what?

In which areas is waterlogging more likely in the Northern Plains?

The presence of fertile Doabs in the plains of the Ganga and its tributaries shows what?

What is the importance of alluvial fans and depositional cones in understanding the structure of the Northern Plains?

Why are embankments alone not considered sufficient while planning flood control in the Northern Plains?

What causes diversity in alluvial soils of the Northern Plains?

What is the most suitable geographical argument linking the Northern Plains with India's food security?

Which option correctly indicates regional subdivisions of the Northern Plains from west to east?

How are erosion and deposition both linked in the formation of the Northern Plains?

Why is the study of old river courses important in river plains?

Why is it necessary to study physical and human geography together in the Northern Plains?

What effect can fan-shaped river deposits have on drainage pattern in the Northern Plains?

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