The Northern Plains

Question 1ExpertLevel 21

Why does the Khadar region become more suitable for farming after floods?

AFresh fertile silt gets depositedBSalt completely disappears from soilCRocky surface comes upwardDRainfall always stops

Question 2ExpertLevel 21

Which is the strongest geographical reason for the dense population of the Northern Plains?

ALevel land fertile soil and water availabilityBHigh mountains and permanent snowCDesert climate and sandDHard lava surface and low water

Question 3ExpertLevel 21

How does the very gentle slope of the Northern Plains affect river behaviour?

ARivers form meandersBRivers cut straight deep valleysCRivers carry lavaDRivers become glaciers

Question 4ExpertLevel 21

What is a lake formed by a cut-off old river channel called in plains?

AOxbow lakeBLagoonCGlacial lakeDCrater lake

Question 5ExpertLevel 21

What kind of surface do flood plains represent in the Northern Plains?

AArea periodically flooded and deposited by riversBPermanently snow-covered areaCHard igneous rock areaDMarine coral area

Question 6ExpertLevel 21

Why is the alluvial soil layer very thick in the Northern Plains?

AHimalayan rivers deposited sediments for a long timeBDeccan lava repeatedly flowedCSea waves kept raising mountainsDDesert winds kept forming ice

Question 7ExpertLevel 21

Which three major river systems together formed the Northern Plains?

AIndus Ganga and BrahmaputraBNarmada Tapi and SabarmatiCMahanadi Godavari and KaveriDLuni Banas and Mahi

Question 8ExpertLevel 21

Why does the width of the Northern Plains vary from place to place?

AVariation in river deposition relief and Himalayan frontBUniform marine erosion everywhereCOnly uniform thickness of lava layersDEqual desert dunes everywhere

Question 9ExpertLevel 21

What does the location of Bhabar south of the Shiwalik indicate?

ADeposition of coarse sediments in foothill zoneBDeposition of fine sand on coastCThick lava layer on plateauDLoess deposition in desert

Question 10ExpertLevel 21

The abundance of meanders in river plains shows which change in river energy?

AIncrease in lateral erosion and depositionBExtreme increase in vertical erosionCIncrease in glacial abrasionDPermanence of sea tides

Question 11ExpertLevel 21

Which reason is most important in making the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta very extensive?

AHuge sediment load and deposition by distributariesBUplift of hard graniteCLow water and high evaporationDDirect scraping by glaciers

Question 12ExpertLevel 21

What type of land is formed by the network of river branches and sub-branches in the Northern Plains?

AAlluvial flood plainBLava plateauCGlacial moraineDCoral island

Question 13ExpertLevel 21

If old alluvium is found on a higher surface, it most closely matches which feature?

ABhangarBKhadarCTeraiDBhabar

Question 14ExpertLevel 21

If a river deposits new fine sediments every year, that area belongs to which category?

AKhadarBBhangarCBhabarDPlateau

Question 15ExpertLevel 21

What is the main basis of agricultural diversity in the Northern Plains?

ALevel land fertile soil and irrigation facilityBSnowy slopes and thin soilCLava flows and mineral dustDOnly coastal fishing

Question 16ExpertLevel 21

Why has it been easier to develop transport routes in the plains of North India?

ADue to level surface and low slopeBDue to permanent snow and deep gorgesCDue to many volcanic cratersDDue to constant sea waves

Question 17ExpertLevel 21

Which statement best explains the role of the Himalayas in forming the Northern Plains?

AHimalayan rivers deposited heavy sediments in the plainsBThe Himalayas spread lava in the plainsCThe Himalayas formed marine coralsDThe Himalayas formed desert dunes

Question 18ExpertLevel 21

Which sequence of natural belts from the Himalayas southward is correct?

ABhabar Terai Bhangar and KhadarBKhadar Bhabar Terai and BhangarCTerai Khadar Bhabar and BhangarDBhangar Terai Khadar and Bhabar

Question 19ExpertLevel 21

Which hazard becomes most likely when rivers change their course in plains?

AFlood and erosionBSeismic volcanismCAvalancheDCoral bleaching

Question 20ExpertLevel 21

What is the physical basis for calling the Northern Plains the granary of India?

AFertile alluvial soil and sufficient waterBHard basalt and low rainfallCHigh mountains and snowDSandy soil and saline water

The Northern Plains

Quiz this set

Why does the Khadar region become more suitable for farming after floods?

Which is the strongest geographical reason for the dense population of the Northern Plains?

How does the very gentle slope of the Northern Plains affect river behaviour?

What is a lake formed by a cut-off old river channel called in plains?

What kind of surface do flood plains represent in the Northern Plains?

Why is the alluvial soil layer very thick in the Northern Plains?

Which three major river systems together formed the Northern Plains?

Why does the width of the Northern Plains vary from place to place?

What does the location of Bhabar south of the Shiwalik indicate?

The abundance of meanders in river plains shows which change in river energy?

Which reason is most important in making the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta very extensive?

What type of land is formed by the network of river branches and sub-branches in the Northern Plains?

If old alluvium is found on a higher surface, it most closely matches which feature?

If a river deposits new fine sediments every year, that area belongs to which category?

What is the main basis of agricultural diversity in the Northern Plains?

Why has it been easier to develop transport routes in the plains of North India?

Which statement best explains the role of the Himalayas in forming the Northern Plains?

Which sequence of natural belts from the Himalayas southward is correct?

Which hazard becomes most likely when rivers change their course in plains?

What is the physical basis for calling the Northern Plains the granary of India?

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The Northern Plains

Quiz this set

Why does the Khadar region become more suitable for farming after floods?

Which is the strongest geographical reason for the dense population of the Northern Plains?

How does the very gentle slope of the Northern Plains affect river behaviour?

What is a lake formed by a cut-off old river channel called in plains?

What kind of surface do flood plains represent in the Northern Plains?

Why is the alluvial soil layer very thick in the Northern Plains?

Which three major river systems together formed the Northern Plains?

Why does the width of the Northern Plains vary from place to place?

What does the location of Bhabar south of the Shiwalik indicate?

The abundance of meanders in river plains shows which change in river energy?

Which reason is most important in making the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta very extensive?

What type of land is formed by the network of river branches and sub-branches in the Northern Plains?

If old alluvium is found on a higher surface, it most closely matches which feature?

If a river deposits new fine sediments every year, that area belongs to which category?

What is the main basis of agricultural diversity in the Northern Plains?

Why has it been easier to develop transport routes in the plains of North India?

Which statement best explains the role of the Himalayas in forming the Northern Plains?

Which sequence of natural belts from the Himalayas southward is correct?

Which hazard becomes most likely when rivers change their course in plains?

What is the physical basis for calling the Northern Plains the granary of India?

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