The Peninsular Plateau

Question 1EasyLevel 22

The Deccan Trap region is famous for which type of soil?

ABlack soilBDesert soilCLaterite free sandDIcy soil

Question 2EasyLevel 22

The formation of the Deccan Trap is mainly related to what?

ARiver siltBVolcanic lava flowCMarine coralDGlacial ice

Question 3EasyLevel 22

Why do waterfalls form in the rivers of the Peninsular Plateau?

ABecause rivers always flow in desertsBBecause sea tides are very highCBecause hard rocks and sudden height differences occurDBecause there is no slope there

Question 4EasyLevel 22

In which part of the Peninsular Plateau is black soil mainly found?

ADeccan PlateauBMalwa PlateauCChota Nagpur PlateauDMeghalaya Plateau

Question 5EasyLevel 22

Anai Mudi is a major peak of which region?

AWestern GhatsBEastern GhatsCAravalliDShiwalik

Question 6EasyLevel 22

Doda Betta is associated with which hill region?

AKarakoramBNilgiriCAravalliDHimalaya

Question 7EasyLevel 22

Most rivers of the Peninsular Plateau flow in which direction?

AWestwardBNorthwardCEastwardDCompletely underground

Question 8EasyLevel 22

Which river rises from the Peninsular Plateau and joins the Bay of Bengal?

AIndusBJhelumCTapiDGodavari

Question 9EasyLevel 22

Which of the following is a major characteristic of the Peninsular Plateau?

Aयह भारत का सबसे प्राचीन और स्थिर भू-भाग है।Bयह नवीन जलोढ़ निक्षेपों से बना अत्यन्त समतल मैदान है।Cयह हिमालय की तरह युवा वलित पर्वतों का क्षेत्र है।Dयह मुख्यतः समुद्र-स्तर से नीचे स्थित निम्न भूमि है।

Question 10EasyLevel 22

In which direction does the Mahanadi flow before meeting the sea?

AWestBEastCNorthDSouth west

Question 11EasyLevel 22

Krishna and Kaveri rivers generally flow in which direction?

AWestwardBNorthwardCEastwardDTowards equator

Question 12EasyLevel 22

Why is the western part of the Peninsular Plateau strongly affected by rainfall?

AIt is near the HimalayasBIt is in the desertCIt is far from the seaDWestern Ghats block monsoon winds

Question 13EasyLevel 22

Why is rainfall higher on the western slopes of the Western Ghats?

AMoist monsoon winds rise hereBPermanent glaciers exist hereCThere are no hills hereDThis region is completely desert

Question 14EasyLevel 22

Which part of the Peninsular Plateau is linked with black soil famous for cotton farming?

AMeghalaya PlateauBDeccan TrapCAravalli DesertDSundarbans

Question 15EasyLevel 22

What is one major feature that separates the Peninsular Plateau from the Northern Plains?

AIt is a new alluvial plainBIt is a marine islandCIt is a plateau of old hard rocksDIt is covered by glaciers

Question 16EasyLevel 22

Why are mineral resources found in large amounts in the Peninsular Plateau?

ABecause only sandy soil is found hereBBecause new flood soil is found hereCBecause it is entirely marine areaDBecause old hard rocks are found here

Question 17EasyLevel 22

The Aravalli Range is considered to extend from which direction to which direction?

ASouth west to north eastBEast to westCNorth to southDSea to island

Question 18EasyLevel 22

Vindhya and Satpura ranges are associated with which region?

ALakshadweepBPeninsular PlateauCGanga DeltaDAndaman Islands

Question 19EasyLevel 22

Which option contains only Peninsular rivers?

AGanga, Yamuna, IndusBBrahmaputra, Jhelum, SutlejCGodavari, Krishna, KaveriDChenab, Ravi, Gandak

Question 20EasyLevel 22

How are Peninsular rivers generally different from Himalayan rivers?

AThey always originate from glaciersBThey never join the seaCThey flow only in snowDThey mostly depend on rainfall

The Peninsular Plateau

Quiz this set

The Deccan Trap region is famous for which type of soil?

The formation of the Deccan Trap is mainly related to what?

Why do waterfalls form in the rivers of the Peninsular Plateau?

In which part of the Peninsular Plateau is black soil mainly found?

Anai Mudi is a major peak of which region?

Doda Betta is associated with which hill region?

Most rivers of the Peninsular Plateau flow in which direction?

Which river rises from the Peninsular Plateau and joins the Bay of Bengal?

Which of the following is a major characteristic of the Peninsular Plateau?

In which direction does the Mahanadi flow before meeting the sea?

Krishna and Kaveri rivers generally flow in which direction?

Why is the western part of the Peninsular Plateau strongly affected by rainfall?

Why is rainfall higher on the western slopes of the Western Ghats?

Which part of the Peninsular Plateau is linked with black soil famous for cotton farming?

What is one major feature that separates the Peninsular Plateau from the Northern Plains?

Why are mineral resources found in large amounts in the Peninsular Plateau?

The Aravalli Range is considered to extend from which direction to which direction?

Vindhya and Satpura ranges are associated with which region?

Which option contains only Peninsular rivers?

How are Peninsular rivers generally different from Himalayan rivers?

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The Peninsular Plateau

Quiz this set

The Deccan Trap region is famous for which type of soil?

The formation of the Deccan Trap is mainly related to what?

Why do waterfalls form in the rivers of the Peninsular Plateau?

In which part of the Peninsular Plateau is black soil mainly found?

Anai Mudi is a major peak of which region?

Doda Betta is associated with which hill region?

Most rivers of the Peninsular Plateau flow in which direction?

Which river rises from the Peninsular Plateau and joins the Bay of Bengal?

Which of the following is a major characteristic of the Peninsular Plateau?

In which direction does the Mahanadi flow before meeting the sea?

Krishna and Kaveri rivers generally flow in which direction?

Why is the western part of the Peninsular Plateau strongly affected by rainfall?

Why is rainfall higher on the western slopes of the Western Ghats?

Which part of the Peninsular Plateau is linked with black soil famous for cotton farming?

What is one major feature that separates the Peninsular Plateau from the Northern Plains?

Why are mineral resources found in large amounts in the Peninsular Plateau?

The Aravalli Range is considered to extend from which direction to which direction?

Vindhya and Satpura ranges are associated with which region?

Which option contains only Peninsular rivers?

How are Peninsular rivers generally different from Himalayan rivers?

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