Question 1 Medium Level 24
If a question mentions Sahyadri, with what should it be identified? A Western Ghats B Eastern Ghats C Aravalli D Himadri
Correct answer: A Sahyadri is another name for the Western Ghats. In exams, treat both names as the same range.
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The Kaveri River is an example of which type of Peninsular river? A East-flowing river B West-flowing river C Underground river D Glacial river
Correct answer: A Kaveri flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. In exams, remember it as a major east-flowing river of South India.
View question details Question 3 Medium Level 24
Why is a thick alluvial layer like the Northern Plains generally not found in the Peninsular Plateau? A It is an elevated landform of hard old rocks B It is completely made of new river silt C It is located inside the sea D It is a Himalayan fold mountain
Correct answer: A The Peninsular Plateau is rocky and old while the Northern Plains are formed by alluvial deposits. In exams, understand the difference between soil and rock.
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Which statement correctly describes the location of the Deccan Plateau? A It extends south of the Narmada River B It lies north of the Himalayas C It is only a part of the Ganga Plain D It lies between Bhabar and Terai
Correct answer: A The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau region south of Narmada. In exams, treat it as the main part of Peninsular India.
View question details Question 5 Medium Level 24
The southern edge of the Central Highlands is most associated with which range? A Vindhya Range B Nilgiri Hills C Garo Hills D Shiwalik
Correct answer: A The Vindhya Range is associated with the southern edge of the Central Highlands. In exams, connect Vindhya with the region north of Narmada.
View question details Question 6 Medium Level 24
How does the rocky surface of the Peninsular Plateau affect river valleys? A Rivers form deep and narrow valleys in many places B Rivers always form very wide alluvial plains C Rivers never erode D Rivers only become glaciers
Correct answer: A On hard rocks, rivers can erode and form valleys and waterfalls. In exams, link plateau river landforms with rocky surfaces.
View question details Question 7 Medium Level 24
Which option gives the correct overall understanding of the Peninsular Plateau? A It is an old rocky landform including Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau B It is only a plain of new alluvial soil C It is the newest range of the Himalayas D It is only a group of marine islands
Correct answer: A The Peninsular Plateau is an ancient rocky landform with two main divisions. In exams, remember age, rocks and divisions together.
View question details Question 8 Medium Level 24
Why is the direction of rivers important in studying the Peninsular Plateau? A It helps understand the slope and structure of the plateau B It tells the height of the Himalayas C It measures sea salinity D It tells the width of Bhabar
Correct answer: A River flow shows that the plateau generally slopes eastward and a few rivers are west-flowing exceptions. In exams, connect direction with slope.
View question details Question 9 Medium Level 24
What does the relation of Narmada and Tapi with rift valleys in the Peninsular Plateau show? A They cut the Eastern Ghats B They are west-flowing rivers running through geological rifts C They are formed by Himalayan glaciers D They form the Sundarban delta
Correct answer: B Narmada and Tapi flow westward through rift valleys. In exams, treat them as exceptions to the usual east-flowing pattern.
View question details Question 10 Medium Level 24
What is the clearest geographical result of volcanic lava flows in the Deccan Plateau? A Formation of Bhabar belt B Formation of Ganga alluvial plain C Glaciation of Nilgiri D Development of Deccan Trap and black soil
Correct answer: D Old lava flows formed the Deccan Trap and weathering developed black soil. In exams, remember lava, trap and black soil together.
View question details Question 11 Hard Level 23
Which geographical basis most strongly supports calling the Peninsular Plateau a stable landmass? A Presence of old hard igneous and metamorphic rocks B Annual deposition of new alluvium C Continuous formation by sea waves D Thick layer of permanent glaciers
Correct answer: A This plateau is made of very old hard rocks, so it is considered stable. Exam tip: connect stability with old rocks.
View question details Question 12 Hard Level 23
Why is the Narmada River important in the division of the Peninsular Plateau? A It forms a major boundary between Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau B It is the highest peak of Eastern Ghats C It originates in Himalayas and forms Northern Plains D It flows under the sea
Correct answer: A Central Highlands lie north of Narmada and Deccan Plateau lies south of it. Exam tip: remember Narmada as a dividing line.
View question details Question 13 Hard Level 23
What is the clearest result of the eastward slope of the Peninsular Plateau? A Most rivers flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal B All rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea C Rivers return towards the Himalayas D All rivers become underground
Correct answer: A The general slope of the plateau is eastward, so many rivers join the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: study slope and river direction together.
View question details Question 14 Hard Level 23
What is the correct reason for the formation of black soil in the Deccan Trap region? A Weathering of basaltic lava rocks B Deposition of new alluvial silt C Breaking of marine corals D Deposition of glacial moraine
Correct answer: A Black soil forms from weathering of basaltic rocks. Exam tip: remember Deccan Trap, basalt and black soil together.
View question details Question 15 Hard Level 23
Why are the Western Ghats considered a more effective mountain barrier than the Eastern Ghats? A They are higher and more continuous B They are completely plains C They are more deeply broken by rivers D They are located under the sea
Correct answer: A The Western Ghats are high and continuous, so they block monsoon winds more effectively. Exam tip: remember both height and continuity.
View question details Question 16 Hard Level 23
The discontinuous nature of the Eastern Ghats is most associated with which physical process? A Cutting by east flowing rivers B Ice deposition by glaciers C Marine coral formation D Direct lava deposition
Correct answer: A East flowing rivers cut the Eastern Ghats at many places. Exam tip: remember Eastern Ghats as broken hills.
View question details Question 17 Hard Level 23
Which statement best explains the triangular shape of the Deccan Plateau? A It is broad in the north and narrows towards the south B It is broad in the south and ends in the north C It is only a circular lava region D It is a straight strip from west to east
Correct answer: A The Deccan Plateau narrows towards the south, so it appears triangular. Exam tip: identify it on the map.
View question details Question 18 Hard Level 23
Why is the Chotanagpur Plateau highly important for India's economy? A It is rich in mineral resources B It is the new alluvial plain of the Ganga C It is a marine fishing region D It is a snow tourism region
Correct answer: A The Chotanagpur Plateau is known for mineral wealth. Exam tip: remember it as a mineral region.
View question details Question 19 Hard Level 23
Which clue is most useful in identifying Malwa Plateau as part of the Central Highlands? A It is a plateau region in central India north of the Narmada B It lies inside the Bay of Bengal C It is a young Himalayan range D It is a volcanic island of Andaman
Correct answer: A Malwa Plateau is an important part of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: link Malwa with plateau region north of Narmada.
View question details Question 20 Hard Level 23
Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand are associated with which part of the Peninsular Plateau? A Eastern extensions of the Central Highlands B Western coastal parts of Deccan Trap C Marine islands of Eastern Ghats D Parts of Sundarbans Delta
Correct answer: A They are considered eastern extensions of the Central Highlands. Exam tip: connect these names with the plateau region of central India.
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