Question 1 Hard Level 23
How is the Damodar River's relation with the Chotanagpur Plateau important? A It is a major river linked with drainage of this plateau B It is a western tributary of Narmada C It originates only from Himalayan glaciers D It forms an estuary in the Arabian Sea
Correct answer: A Damodar is a major river associated with the Chotanagpur Plateau. Exam tip: remember the Damodar and Chotanagpur pair.
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Why are Meghalaya and Karbi Anglong plateaus called separated plateau parts? A They are considered separated north eastern extensions of the Peninsular Plateau B They are new alluvial parts of Shiwalik C They are made of Thar Desert sand D They are coral islands of Lakshadweep
Correct answer: A These landforms are considered separated north eastern extensions of the Peninsular Plateau. Exam tip: remember the north eastern plateau parts separately.
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Rajmahal Hills are studied in which context of the Peninsular Plateau? A In the context of eastern and north eastern plateau extension B In the context of Himalayan glacier region C In the context of marine coral region D In the context of new alluvial plain
Correct answer: A Rajmahal Hills are related to the eastern plateau extension. Exam tip: link them with the extended part of Peninsular Plateau.
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What does the eroded form of the Aravalli Range indicate? A It is a very old mountain range B It is a young Himalayan range C It is a marine coral reef D It is a new river delta
Correct answer: A Aravalli is a very old and long-eroded mountain range. Exam tip: remember Aravalli as an ancient range of India.
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The presence of the Narmada valley between Vindhya and Satpura shows which physical fact? A Narmada flows through a rift valley B Narmada forms the delta of Ganga C Narmada ends in Eastern Ghats D Narmada is formed by Himalayan ice
Correct answer: A Narmada flows in a rift valley between Vindhya and Satpura. Exam tip: remember its valley and westward flow together.
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Which group correctly relates to the northern boundary and extensions of the Deccan Plateau? A Satpura, Mahadev, Kaimur and Maikal B Himadri, Shiwalik, Pir Panjal and Zojila C Garo, Khasi, Jaintia and Sundarbans D Andaman, Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Minicoy
Correct answer: A Satpura and its eastern extensions are related to the boundary of the Deccan Plateau. Exam tip: remember these ranges together.
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Which process causes heavy rainfall on the windward slope of the Western Ghats? A Orographic rainfall B Cyclic tide C Glacial deposition D Coral formation
Correct answer: A Moist monsoon winds rise after striking Western Ghats and cause rainfall. Exam tip: link orographic rainfall with Western Ghats.
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Why does a rain shadow form on the eastern side of the Western Ghats? A Moist air gives rain on western slope and moves ahead with less moisture B There is no sea in the east so winds never blow C Permanent glaciers exist there D Eastern Ghats push winds into the sea
Correct answer: A After rainfall on the western slope, air loses moisture. Exam tip: understand windward and rain shadow slopes.
View question details Question 9 Hard Level 23
Which combination explains the abundance of waterfalls in the Peninsular Plateau? A Hard rocks, uneven relief and river erosion B New silt, sea tides and marshes C Glaciers, ice and moraines D Coral, lagoons and ocean trenches
Correct answer: A In plateau areas, hard rocks and slope differences create waterfalls. Exam tip: connect waterfalls with plateau rivers.
View question details Question 10 Hard Level 23
What is the correct geographical association of Jog Falls? A Sharavathi River and Western Ghats region B Kaveri River and Eastern Ghats region C Narmada River and Satpura region D Teesta River and Eastern Himalayas region
Correct answer: A Jog Falls is located on the Sharavathi River in Karnataka and is associated with the Western Ghats region. Therefore, option A is correct. The Narmada is associated with the Satpura-Vindhya region, but Jog Falls is not on that river. Exam tip: learn major waterfalls along with their rivers and states.
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Which statement is correct in comparing Anai Mudi and Doda Betta? A Anai Mudi is associated with Western Ghats and Doda Betta with Nilgiri B Both are peaks of the Ganga Plain C Both are marine islands of Eastern Ghats D Both are Himalayan passes
Correct answer: A Anai Mudi is a major peak of Western Ghats and Doda Betta of Nilgiri. Exam tip: remember peak and region pairs.
View question details Question 12 Hard Level 23
What is the significance of Western and Eastern Ghats meeting at Nilgiri? A It connects the southern mountain structure of the Deccan Plateau B It forms the alluvial boundary of Northern Plains C It forms the Thar Desert D It is the source of Sundarbans Delta
Correct answer: A Nilgiri is the meeting region of both Ghats. Exam tip: treat it as an important hill junction of the southern plateau.
View question details Question 13 Hard Level 23
The formation of large deltas on the east coast and estuaries on the west coast is mainly linked with what? A River direction, slope and amount of deposition B Only height of Himalayas C Only marine coral D Only desert sand
Correct answer: A East flowing rivers form deltas with more deposition, while Narmada and Tapi form estuaries. Exam tip: understand the difference in river mouths.
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What geographical idea is behind calling Godavari the Ganga of the South? A It is a large and important river of South India B It is a direct branch of the Ganga C It originates from the Himalayas D It flows westward in a rift valley
Correct answer: A Godavari is a major and extensive river system of South India. Exam tip: remember its nickname and direction.
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What is common among Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri and Mahanadi? A They are east flowing Peninsular rivers B They are west flowing Himalayan rivers C They are ocean currents D They end in the Thar Desert
Correct answer: A These rivers flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: remember the names of east flowing rivers.
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Why is the seasonal nature of Peninsular rivers more evident? A They mainly depend on monsoon rainfall B They receive equal glacier water throughout the year C They flow from sea to mountains D They are completely artificial canals
Correct answer: A Peninsular rivers are rain fed, so water volume changes seasonally. Exam tip: distinguish them from Himalayan rivers.
View question details Question 17 Hard Level 23
Why can valleys of plateau rivers be deep and narrow at many places? A Rivers cut hard rocks over a long time B Rivers flow only over sand C New flood soil is deposited everywhere D Rivers never erode
Correct answer: A Continuous erosion in hard rocks can make valleys deep. Exam tip: connect plateau rivers with erosion.
View question details Question 18 Hard Level 23
How does the higher western edge of the Deccan Plateau affect river flow? A Most rivers flow eastward B All rivers flow northward C All rivers stop in the west D Rivers do not meet the sea
Correct answer: A The higher western edge and eastward slope make many rivers flow eastward. Exam tip: connect elevation with flow direction.
View question details Question 19 Hard Level 23
Why is the Deccan Trap associated with step like landforms? A Layers of successive lava flows were formed B Rivers deposited new alluvial layers C Glaciers formed moraines D Corals formed marine steps
Correct answer: A Deccan Trap consists of layers of lava flows. Exam tip: connect Trap with layered lava.
View question details Question 20 Hard Level 23
Which combination best explains agricultural diversity in the Peninsular Plateau? A Soil, rainfall, slope and water availability B Only sea tides C Only glaciers D Only new alluvial soil
Correct answer: A Soil and rainfall vary across the plateau, so farming also varies. Exam tip: connect agriculture with physical factors.
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