The Peninsular Plateau

Question 1ExpertLevel 22

Why are the Eastern Ghats considered discontinuous compared to the Western Ghats?

ABecause they are covered by glaciersBBecause many rivers cut across themCBecause they are fully submerged in the seaDBecause they are located in the Northern Plains

Question 2ExpertLevel 22

The location of the Nilgiri Hills clarifies which physical relationship?

AJunction of Aravali and VindhyaBJunction of Himadri and ShiwalikCJunction region of Eastern and Western GhatsDDelta of Ganga and Brahmaputra

Question 3ExpertLevel 22

What is the geographical basis for considering the Meghalaya Plateau a detached part of the Peninsular Plateau?

AIt is related to a similar ancient plateau structureBIt is a marine island chainCIt is part of young Himalayan foldingDIt is made of new Ganga alluvium

Question 4ExpertLevel 22

If a question asks Garo Khasi and Jaintia hills together then what is their correct plateau relation?

AWestern edge of Deccan PlateauBMajor part of Meghalaya PlateauCSouthern part of Malwa PlateauDEastern extension of Satpura

Question 5ExpertLevel 22

The narrowing of the Central Highlands from west to east is most useful as a clue in which type of question?

AChemical composition of soilBMap questions based on shape and extentCMovement of sea tidesDThickness of glaciers

Question 6ExpertLevel 22

While studying Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand they should be understood as extensions of which larger region?

AWestern Coastal PlainBAndaman IslandsCCentral HighlandsDGreat Himalayas

Question 7ExpertLevel 22

When Damodar Valley is linked with the Chotanagpur Plateau which resource context becomes strongest?

ACoral and pearlsBCotton and black soilCTea and coastal sandDCoal and minerals

Question 8ExpertLevel 22

The dissected surface of the Peninsular Plateau is the result of which long term geomorphic process?

AErosionBCoral growthCAvalancheDPermanent deposition by sea waves

Question 9ExpertLevel 22

Which option best states the basic difference between the Peninsular Plateau and the Northern Plains?

AThe plateau is new alluvium and the plains are old rockBThe plateau is old hard rocky land and the plains are new alluvial depositsCBoth are similar marine plainsDBoth are Himalayan fold mountains

Question 10ExpertLevel 22

The triangular form of the Deccan Plateau is best understood through which boundaries?

AAravali Himadri and SundarbanBGanga Yamuna and BrahmaputraCWestern Ghats Eastern Ghats and SatpuraDBhabar Terai and Khadar

Question 11ExpertLevel 22

Anai Mudi peak is best associated with which physical region?

AEastern GhatsBAravali RangeCShiwalikDWestern Ghats

Question 12ExpertLevel 22

Which mountain feature should be identified when the name Mahendragiri appears?

AEastern GhatsBWestern GhatsCKarakoramDVindhya

Question 13ExpertLevel 22

Which river pair is most useful for understanding the location of the Satpura Range?

AGanga and YamunaBNarmada and TapiCKrishna and KaveriDBrahmaputra and Teesta

Question 14ExpertLevel 22

In the study of the Peninsular Plateau what idea does the mention of Gondwana land strengthen?

AIdea of a young marine plainBIdea of Himalayan foldingCIdea of an ancient geological baseDIdea of delta formation

Question 15ExpertLevel 22

Which relation between mineral abundance and old rocks in the Peninsular Plateau is most logical?

AOld rocks have higher possibility of metallic and non metallic mineralsBAll minerals form only in new alluviumCMinerals are found only near sea coastsDGlaciers form coal

Question 16ExpertLevel 22

If basalt lava and black soil are both found in an area then which peninsular region does it indicate?

AMeghalaya PlateauBDeccan TrapCAravali regionDBundelkhand

Question 17ExpertLevel 22

The rivers of the Central Highlands may eventually connect with which river system?

AYamuna river systemBKaveri river systemCTapi river systemDMain Indus stream

Question 18ExpertLevel 22

Which statement is more accurate in comparing the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats?

AEastern Ghats are more continuous and higherBWestern Ghats are more continuous and higherCBoth are Himalayan glaciersDBoth are alluvial plains

Question 19ExpertLevel 22

In which situation is the name Sahyadri for the Western Ghats most useful?

AWhen an alternative name of Western Ghats is askedBWhen the highest peak of Eastern Ghats is askedCWhen the highest peak of Himalayas is askedDWhen soil of coastal plains is asked

Question 20ExpertLevel 22

Why are short and swift rivers more common on the western coast of the Deccan Plateau?

ABecause the Western Ghats stand close to the seaBBecause the Bay of Bengal lies in the westCBecause all rivers come from the HimalayasDBecause there is no slope there

The Peninsular Plateau

Quiz this set

Why are the Eastern Ghats considered discontinuous compared to the Western Ghats?

The location of the Nilgiri Hills clarifies which physical relationship?

What is the geographical basis for considering the Meghalaya Plateau a detached part of the Peninsular Plateau?

If a question asks Garo Khasi and Jaintia hills together then what is their correct plateau relation?

The narrowing of the Central Highlands from west to east is most useful as a clue in which type of question?

While studying Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand they should be understood as extensions of which larger region?

When Damodar Valley is linked with the Chotanagpur Plateau which resource context becomes strongest?

The dissected surface of the Peninsular Plateau is the result of which long term geomorphic process?

Which option best states the basic difference between the Peninsular Plateau and the Northern Plains?

The triangular form of the Deccan Plateau is best understood through which boundaries?

Anai Mudi peak is best associated with which physical region?

Which mountain feature should be identified when the name Mahendragiri appears?

Which river pair is most useful for understanding the location of the Satpura Range?

In the study of the Peninsular Plateau what idea does the mention of Gondwana land strengthen?

Which relation between mineral abundance and old rocks in the Peninsular Plateau is most logical?

If basalt lava and black soil are both found in an area then which peninsular region does it indicate?

The rivers of the Central Highlands may eventually connect with which river system?

Which statement is more accurate in comparing the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats?

In which situation is the name Sahyadri for the Western Ghats most useful?

Why are short and swift rivers more common on the western coast of the Deccan Plateau?

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The Peninsular Plateau

Quiz this set

Why are the Eastern Ghats considered discontinuous compared to the Western Ghats?

The location of the Nilgiri Hills clarifies which physical relationship?

What is the geographical basis for considering the Meghalaya Plateau a detached part of the Peninsular Plateau?

If a question asks Garo Khasi and Jaintia hills together then what is their correct plateau relation?

The narrowing of the Central Highlands from west to east is most useful as a clue in which type of question?

While studying Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand they should be understood as extensions of which larger region?

When Damodar Valley is linked with the Chotanagpur Plateau which resource context becomes strongest?

The dissected surface of the Peninsular Plateau is the result of which long term geomorphic process?

Which option best states the basic difference between the Peninsular Plateau and the Northern Plains?

The triangular form of the Deccan Plateau is best understood through which boundaries?

Anai Mudi peak is best associated with which physical region?

Which mountain feature should be identified when the name Mahendragiri appears?

Which river pair is most useful for understanding the location of the Satpura Range?

In the study of the Peninsular Plateau what idea does the mention of Gondwana land strengthen?

Which relation between mineral abundance and old rocks in the Peninsular Plateau is most logical?

If basalt lava and black soil are both found in an area then which peninsular region does it indicate?

The rivers of the Central Highlands may eventually connect with which river system?

Which statement is more accurate in comparing the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats?

In which situation is the name Sahyadri for the Western Ghats most useful?

Why are short and swift rivers more common on the western coast of the Deccan Plateau?

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