Question 1 Hard Level 23
What is the relation between mineral wealth and ancient rocks in the Peninsular Plateau? A Minerals are often found in old crystalline rocks B New silt forms all minerals C Sea water removes minerals D Glaciers alone form coal
Correct answer: A The old rocky structure of the Peninsular Plateau is linked with mineral resources. Exam tip: connect minerals with geological structure.
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Why is the Peninsular Plateau considered less level than the Northern Plains? A It is an old eroded rocky surface with uneven heights B It is a plain filled with completely new silt C It is entirely below sea level D It is only a marshy region
Correct answer: A The plateau has more unevenness due to height variation and rocky surfaces. Exam tip: understand the relief difference between plateau and plain.
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Why are short and swift west flowing rivers found near the Western Ghats? A Arabian Sea is very near and the slope is steep B Bay of Bengal is very near C All rivers originate from glaciers D The region is a completely flat alluvial plain
Correct answer: A The distance between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea is short and slope is steep. Exam tip: understand river nature through distance and slope.
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How is the broken nature of the Eastern Ghats related to river delta formation? A Rivers cut through the Ghats, reach the east coast and deposit sediments B The Ghats completely stop rivers C Rivers form deltas only on the west coast D The Ghats form glaciers
Correct answer: A East flowing rivers cut the Eastern Ghats and reach the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: understand the relation between Eastern Ghats and deltas.
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What does the north and north east slope of the Central Highlands mean? A Some rivers drain in that direction B All rivers go to Arabian Sea C This region is under the sea D There is no drainage here
Correct answer: A Slope affects the direction of river flow. Exam tip: understand relief and drainage together.
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How can the Peninsular Plateau be linked with the idea of Gondwana land? A It is considered part of an ancient landmass B It is a completely new alluvial belt C It is only a young part of Himalayas D It is an island made of marine coral
Correct answer: A The Peninsular Plateau is linked with India's ancient landmass. Exam tip: remember it as a very old landform.
View question details Question 7 Hard Level 23
If an area has black soil and cotton farming, what is its likely plateau association? A Deccan Trap B Bhabar belt C Terai region D Sundarbans Delta
Correct answer: A Black soil is linked with basaltic rocks of Deccan Trap and is useful for cotton. Exam tip: remember the soil and crop pair.
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Why may Peninsular rivers generally carry less silt than Himalayan rivers? A They flow through old hard rocky areas and have fewer glacier sources B They bring more silt from Himalayas C They always flow only in flood plains D They are formed from sea water
Correct answer: A Peninsular rivers flow through old hard plateaus and do not bring as much silt as Himalayan rivers. Exam tip: understand the effect of river source.
View question details Question 9 Hard Level 23
What is the correct relation between lava origin and present soil in the Deccan Plateau? A Black soil formed by weathering of basalt rocks made from lava B Lava directly changed into alluvial soil C Lava formed glacial soil D Lava formed coral soil
Correct answer: A Black soil developed from weathering of basaltic lava in the Deccan region. Exam tip: connect origin with soil.
View question details Question 10 Hard Level 23
What may be the main difference between plateau rivers and plain rivers in flow pattern? A Plateau rivers are influenced by steeper slopes and hard rocks B Plateau rivers always remain completely still C Plain rivers never deposit sediments D There is no physical difference between them
Correct answer: A Plateau rivers flow over rocky and sloping surfaces. Exam tip: connect river flow with landform.
View question details Question 11 Hard Level 23
Why do Western Ghats create rainfall difference between coastal and interior regions? A They block moist sea winds and cause more rainfall near the coast B They completely dry the sea C They bring snow from Himalayas D They turn rivers northward
Correct answer: A Western Ghats increase rainfall on windward slopes and create rain shadow inland. Exam tip: remember the Ghats' effect on monsoon.
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Why can deltas of east flowing Peninsular rivers be important for agriculture? A River deposits create fertile soil B They are completely rocky and dry C They remain covered with glaciers D They form ocean trenches
Correct answer: A Deltas receive silt deposited by rivers, creating fertile land. Exam tip: connect deltas with deposition and agriculture.
View question details Question 13 Hard Level 23
How can landforms formed by long term erosion in the Peninsular Plateau be identified? A Rounded hills and broad shallow valleys B New snowy peaks C Marine coral reefs D New alluvial flood plains
Correct answer: A Long erosion of old rocky surfaces can form rounded hills and shallow valleys. Exam tip: connect ancient plateaus with eroded landforms.
View question details Question 14 Hard Level 23
If a map shows Western Ghats as more continuous and Eastern Ghats as broken, what is the correct conclusion? A It shows the asymmetrical mountain margins of the Deccan Plateau B It shows the flood belt of Northern Plains C It shows the spread of Himalayan glaciers D It shows a line of coral islands
Correct answer: A The western and eastern margins of the Deccan Plateau are not identical. Exam tip: compare the structure of both Ghats.
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What is understood by studying eastward river flow and discontinuity of Eastern Ghats together in the Deccan Plateau? A Rivers cut through Eastern Ghats and reach the Bay of Bengal B Rivers end at Eastern Ghats C All rivers join the Arabian Sea D Rivers are formed by Himalayan ice
Correct answer: A East flowing rivers cut the Eastern Ghats at many places. Exam tip: understand river direction and Ghats' structure together.
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How can the rocky nature of the Peninsular Plateau affect transport routes? A Routes have to be planned according to Ghats, passes and uneven land B All routes are perfectly straight and level C No road can be built at all D All routes run only in the sea
Correct answer: A Rocky and uneven relief affects route construction. Exam tip: also remember the effect of relief on human use.
View question details Question 17 Hard Level 23
What is the common basis behind features like minerals, waterfalls and black soil in the Peninsular Plateau? A Rocky structure and geological history B Only new alluvial floods C Only sea tides D Only spread of glaciers
Correct answer: A These features are rooted in the plateau's old rocks and geological processes. Exam tip: connect different facts with the basic structure.
View question details Question 18 Hard Level 23
Why is drainage pattern very useful in the physical study of the Peninsular Plateau? A It helps explain slope, rock structure and river direction B It only tells population density C It only tells language areas D It changes the coastline
Correct answer: A River flow indicates the slope and structure of the plateau. Exam tip: connect drainage with map and relief.
View question details Question 19 Hard Level 23
Which statement most accurately identifies the Peninsular Plateau as a whole? A It is an ancient, hard rocky, mineral rich and uneven landform B It is a flat plain made only of new alluvial soil C It is entirely a marine coral island D It is only an icy valley of the Himalayas
Correct answer: A The Peninsular Plateau is identified by old rocks, minerals and plateau relief. Exam tip: remember its main features together.
View question details Question 20 Medium Level 23
What is the general shape of the Peninsular Plateau described as? A Triangular landmass B Long coastal plain C Semicircular desert D Narrow river valley
Correct answer: A The Peninsular Plateau is broadly triangular. Exam tip: remember its narrowing shape towards the south.
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