Question 1 Medium Level 22
What is common among the Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri rivers? A They flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal B They flow westward into the Arabian Sea C They are Himalayan rivers D They are sea currents
Correct answer: A These are major east flowing Peninsular rivers. Exam tip: remember the direction of their mouths.
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Towards which coast does the Mahanadi drain? A Eastern coast B Western coast C Northern Himalaya D Thar Desert
Correct answer: A Mahanadi flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: treat it as an east flowing river.
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Why do large deltas form on the eastern coast in the Peninsular Plateau region? A Because many large rivers flow eastward and deposit silt B Because Western Ghats are completely broken C Because all rivers do not meet the sea D Because permanent glaciers exist there
Correct answer: A East flowing rivers deposit sediments near the Bay of Bengal and form deltas. Exam tip: connect delta with river deposition.
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Why are Meghalaya and Karbi Anglong plateaus considered separated parts of the Peninsular Plateau? A They are separated north eastern extensions of the Peninsular landmass B They are the newest peaks of the Himalayas C They are marine islands D They are flood plains of the Ganga
Correct answer: A These plateaus are geologically considered linked with the Peninsular Plateau. Exam tip: note the north eastern extension.
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In which physical context are the Rajmahal Hills understood? A Hills linked with the north eastern extension of the Peninsular Plateau B Highest range of the Himalayas C Coastal coral reef D Sand dune of the Thar Desert
Correct answer: A Rajmahal Hills are studied in the context of the eastern extension of the Peninsular Plateau. Exam tip: remember their north eastern plateau link.
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What is the geomorphic importance of the Aravalli Range? A It is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in India B It is a young fold mountain system like the Himalayas C It is a vast volcanic part of the Deccan Plateau D It is a riverine delta landform in the Gangetic Plain
Correct answer: A The Aravalli Range is one of India’s oldest fold mountain systems. Long-term erosion has made its peaks relatively low and worn down. The Himalayas are young fold mountains, so option B is incorrect. Exam tip: remember the Aravallis as ancient, highly eroded fold mountains.
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Rounded hills and broad shallow valleys in the Peninsular Plateau indicate which process? A Long term erosion B New marine deposition C Permanent ice accumulation D Rapid alluvial filling
Correct answer: A Long term erosion on old rocky surfaces forms such landforms. Exam tip: connect old plateaus with eroded landforms.
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What is the physical reason for the abundance of minerals in the Peninsular Plateau? A Presence of old crystalline rocks B Thick layer of new river silt C Permanent glaciers D Marine coral
Correct answer: A Old hard rock structures are associated with mineral resources. Exam tip: connect minerals with rock structure.
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Which statement explains the relation between the Deccan Plateau and the Western Ghats? A Western Ghats form the high western edge of the Deccan Plateau B Western Ghats are located in the Ganga Plain C Western Ghats are the highest range of the Himalayas D Western Ghats are only river deltas
Correct answer: A Western Ghats act like the western boundary of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: see Deccan boundaries on the map.
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How is the height of the Eastern Ghats generally compared with the Western Ghats? A Lower and more discontinuous B Much higher and more continuous C Equal and fully snow covered D Below sea level
Correct answer: A Eastern Ghats are generally lower and more broken than Western Ghats. Exam tip: remember both height and continuity.
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If a river flows eastward from the plateau and forms a delta, what is its likely final water body? A Bay of Bengal B Arabian Sea C Caspian Sea D Glacial lake
Correct answer: A Many east flowing Peninsular rivers form deltas in the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: remember direction and mouth together.
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Why can Narmada and Tapi form estuaries instead of deltas? A They flow westward through steeper routes with less deposition B They bring silt from the Himalayas C They cut the Eastern Ghats D They are tributaries of the Ganga
Correct answer: A West flowing Narmada and Tapi form estuaries due to relatively less deposition. Exam tip: distinguish them from delta forming eastern rivers.
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Why is the continuity of the Western Ghats important in studying the Peninsular Plateau? A It affects rainfall, drainage and coastal connectivity B It decides the width of the Ganga Plain C It increases the height of the Himalayas D It forms marine islands
Correct answer: A Western Ghats act as a continuous barrier affecting monsoon and routes. Exam tip: study the effects of relief too.
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How does the hard rocky structure of the Peninsular Plateau affect rivers? A Rivers may form deep valleys and waterfalls B Rivers always become underground C Rivers never erode D Rivers only turn into ice
Correct answer: A River erosion on hard rocks creates valleys and waterfalls. Exam tip: understand the relation between rock and river landforms.
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What is the most useful clue to identify the western and eastern edges of the Peninsular Plateau? A Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats B Bhabar and Terai C Himadri and Shiwalik D Khadar and Bhangar
Correct answer: A Both Ghats clearly mark the western and eastern edges of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: identify the Ghats on the map.
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Why can the flood pattern of South India's Peninsular rivers differ from Himalayan rivers? A They are rain fed and have relatively smaller basins B They always get equal water from glaciers C They do not meet the sea D They are completely artificial
Correct answer: A Peninsular rivers depend more on monsoon rainfall. Exam tip: understand the relation between river source and flood timing.
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How does the physical structure of the Peninsular Plateau affect agriculture? A Farming varies according to soil, slope and rainfall B Only rice grows in the whole region C Farming is impossible everywhere D All farms are on new alluvial soil
Correct answer: A Soil and rainfall vary across the plateau. Exam tip: connect agriculture with physical factors.
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Why is studying drainage pattern important for understanding the Peninsular Plateau? A It explains slope, river direction and landforms B It only tells population count C It only tells language regions D It removes the sea boundary
Correct answer: A River direction shows the slope and structure of the plateau. Exam tip: link drainage with relief.
View question details Question 19 Medium Level 22
Which statement gives the most correct overall identity of the Peninsular Plateau? A It is an ancient hard rocky, mineral rich and uneven landform B It is a new flat alluvial plain C It is entirely a Himalayan ice region D It is only a marine coral island
Correct answer: A The Peninsular Plateau is identified by old rocks, minerals and plateau relief. Exam tip: remember all three features together.
View question details Question 20 Medium Level 22
Why is studying lava formed regions of the Peninsular Plateau useful for understanding soil and farming? A Because they form new ice from glaciers B Because weathering of basaltic rocks forms black soil C Because they increase marine corals D Because they form the alluvial plains of the Ganga
Correct answer: B In Deccan lava regions, weathering of basalt forms black soil. Exam tip: remember lava, basalt and black soil together.
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