The Peninsular Plateau

Question 1ExpertLevel 22

If a question indicates old age and hard rocks of a plateau then which region would be the most suitable answer?

ASundarban DeltaBPeninsular PlateauCBhabar PlainDTerai belt

Question 2ExpertLevel 22

Why is delta formation by Deccan rivers mostly seen on the eastern coast?

ABecause most large rivers flow eastward into the Bay of BengalBBecause all rivers flow westwardCBecause there is no river on the eastern coastDBecause Western Ghats make deltas

Question 3ExpertLevel 22

Narmada valley being a rift valley helps explain which fact?

AWestward flow and straight valley tendency of NarmadaBHimalayan origin of NarmadaCNarmada delta in Bay of BengalDMerger of Narmada in Eastern Ghats

Question 4ExpertLevel 22

In which broader physical unit is it most appropriate to place the Malwa Plateau?

ADeccan PlateauBCentral HighlandsCEastern GhatsDMeghalaya Plateau

Question 5ExpertLevel 22

Red soil in the Peninsular Plateau can be linked with which broad reason?

ADeposition of new alluvial soilBSand from sea wavesCWeathering of old crystalline rocksDDeposition of glacial ice

Question 6ExpertLevel 22

Anaimalai and Cardamom hills of South India are linked with which larger mountain feature?

ASouthern Western GhatsBEastern HimalayasCNorthern AravalisDEastern Vindhyas

Question 7ExpertLevel 22

Which exam clue can most quickly identify the geological antiquity of the Peninsular Plateau?

ANew alluvium and deltaBCrystalline igneous and metamorphic rocksCGlaciers and icy valleysDCoral and lagoon

Question 8ExpertLevel 22

If Chotanagpur Plateau and Damodar Valley appear together in an option what is the most suitable conclusion?

AIt is a Himalayan glacier regionBIt is a coastal fishing regionCIt is a mineral and coal dominated plateau regionDIt is a coral island region

Question 9ExpertLevel 22

By what name is the northwestern lava region of the Deccan Plateau known?

ATeraiBBhabarCSundarbanDDeccan Trap

Question 10ExpertLevel 22

What is one major basis to distinguish peninsular rivers from Himalayan rivers?

AMost peninsular rivers originate from old plateau landBAll peninsular rivers originate from glaciersCPeninsular rivers never reach the seaDPeninsular rivers flow only northward

Question 11ExpertLevel 22

The western extension of the Central Highlands merges with which natural region?

ADesert region of RajasthanBSundarban DeltaCKashmir ValleyDMalabar Coast

Question 12ExpertLevel 22

Which geographical clue most directly separates the Deccan Plateau from the Central Highlands?

AEastern coastlineBNarmada RiverCSundarban DeltaDKarakoram Pass

Question 13ExpertLevel 22

If plateau height old rocks and river erosion appear together in a question which conclusion should be prioritized?

AIt is new marine deposited landBIt is an active glacial regionCIt is an old eroded plateau landDIt is only a river delta

Question 14ExpertLevel 22

What relation between discontinuity of Eastern Ghats and delta formation on the eastern coast is correct?

AEast flowing rivers cut the Ghats and form deltasBWestern Ghats stop the deltasCAravali joins the Eastern GhatsDNarmada forms a huge delta in Bay of Bengal

Question 15ExpertLevel 22

Which combination is most suitable for understanding the resource potential of the Peninsular Plateau?

AMinerals old rocks and plateau regionBGlaciers ice and young foldsCCoral lagoon and marine islandsDAlluvial plains and new river soil

Question 16ExpertLevel 22

How should Garo Khasi Jaintia be correctly understood in the context of Meghalaya Plateau?

AThey are hills of the Meghalaya PlateauBThey are peaks of the Western GhatsCThey are alluvial belts of the Northern PlainsDThey are lava stages of Deccan Trap

Question 17ExpertLevel 22

In map study of the Deccan Plateau how should the location of the Western Ghats be identified?

AWestern high boundary of the plateauBEastern discontinuous edge of the plateauCNorthwestern part of Central HighlandsDEastern part of Meghalaya Plateau

Question 18ExpertLevel 22

Which conclusion is correct when studying Narmada Tapi and the Deccan Plateau together?

AThese two west flowing rivers are important near the northern part of DeccanBBoth originate from Eastern Ghats and drain into Bay of BengalCBoth originate from Himalayan glaciersDBoth are rivers of Meghalaya Plateau

Question 19ExpertLevel 22

Which group is most consistent for identifying features linked with the Peninsular Plateau?

AMalwa Chotanagpur Deccan MeghalayaBTerai Khadar Bhangar BhabarCHimadri Shiwalik Karakoram Pir PanjalDSundarban Chilika Lakshadweep Coral

Question 20ExpertLevel 23

What is the most correct reason for considering the Peninsular Plateau an ancient stable landmass of India?

ADominance of new alluvial soilBPresence of old igneous and metamorphic rocksCMarine coral depositsDThick glacial ice

The Peninsular Plateau

Quiz this set

If a question indicates old age and hard rocks of a plateau then which region would be the most suitable answer?

Why is delta formation by Deccan rivers mostly seen on the eastern coast?

Narmada valley being a rift valley helps explain which fact?

In which broader physical unit is it most appropriate to place the Malwa Plateau?

Red soil in the Peninsular Plateau can be linked with which broad reason?

Anaimalai and Cardamom hills of South India are linked with which larger mountain feature?

Which exam clue can most quickly identify the geological antiquity of the Peninsular Plateau?

If Chotanagpur Plateau and Damodar Valley appear together in an option what is the most suitable conclusion?

By what name is the northwestern lava region of the Deccan Plateau known?

What is one major basis to distinguish peninsular rivers from Himalayan rivers?

The western extension of the Central Highlands merges with which natural region?

Which geographical clue most directly separates the Deccan Plateau from the Central Highlands?

If plateau height old rocks and river erosion appear together in a question which conclusion should be prioritized?

What relation between discontinuity of Eastern Ghats and delta formation on the eastern coast is correct?

Which combination is most suitable for understanding the resource potential of the Peninsular Plateau?

How should Garo Khasi Jaintia be correctly understood in the context of Meghalaya Plateau?

In map study of the Deccan Plateau how should the location of the Western Ghats be identified?

Which conclusion is correct when studying Narmada Tapi and the Deccan Plateau together?

Which group is most consistent for identifying features linked with the Peninsular Plateau?

What is the most correct reason for considering the Peninsular Plateau an ancient stable landmass of India?

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The Peninsular Plateau

Quiz this set

If a question indicates old age and hard rocks of a plateau then which region would be the most suitable answer?

Why is delta formation by Deccan rivers mostly seen on the eastern coast?

Narmada valley being a rift valley helps explain which fact?

In which broader physical unit is it most appropriate to place the Malwa Plateau?

Red soil in the Peninsular Plateau can be linked with which broad reason?

Anaimalai and Cardamom hills of South India are linked with which larger mountain feature?

Which exam clue can most quickly identify the geological antiquity of the Peninsular Plateau?

If Chotanagpur Plateau and Damodar Valley appear together in an option what is the most suitable conclusion?

By what name is the northwestern lava region of the Deccan Plateau known?

What is one major basis to distinguish peninsular rivers from Himalayan rivers?

The western extension of the Central Highlands merges with which natural region?

Which geographical clue most directly separates the Deccan Plateau from the Central Highlands?

If plateau height old rocks and river erosion appear together in a question which conclusion should be prioritized?

What relation between discontinuity of Eastern Ghats and delta formation on the eastern coast is correct?

Which combination is most suitable for understanding the resource potential of the Peninsular Plateau?

How should Garo Khasi Jaintia be correctly understood in the context of Meghalaya Plateau?

In map study of the Deccan Plateau how should the location of the Western Ghats be identified?

Which conclusion is correct when studying Narmada Tapi and the Deccan Plateau together?

Which group is most consistent for identifying features linked with the Peninsular Plateau?

What is the most correct reason for considering the Peninsular Plateau an ancient stable landmass of India?

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