fifth of the six physical divisions of India = What states did the Thar Desert cover

Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat

The northern great plains are lies between.... ... .. And........

The himalaya and the peninsular plateau.

The northern great plains are formed by....

The depositional work of three rivers (sultej, the Ganga, the Brahmaputra).

6th of the 6 physical divisions of India = Name the Islands in India ?

Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshwadeep

second of the six divisions of India = The northern great plains are formed by....

The depositional work of three rivers (sultej, the Ganga, the Brahmaputra).

Where is the Sundarban rainforest located?

In the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers

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1
As the Brahmaputra River flows from the mountains into the valley, it becomes
slower and deeper.
clearer and cleaner.
rockier and rougher.
narrower and colder.
2
Brahmaputra valley lies in Assam
True
False
3
which of these is not in Purvanchal
Aravali
Lushai
Naga
Khasi
4
The Lakshadweep islands covers a small area of ________
31 sq. km.
30 sq. km.
32 sq. km.
33 sq. km.
5
India separated from Sri Lanka by gulf of Mannar and palk Strait
False
True
6
Neighbouring country of India in the South
Bangladesh and Myanmar
Srilanka
China Nepal and Bhutan
Afghanistan
7
The greater Himalayas 8850 meters height
Shiwalik
Himadri
Himachal
8
Narmada and Tapi.... Which one is NOT true
West flowing rivers of south india
Drain into Arabian sea
Originate in central India
These rivers make delta
9
fifth of the six physical divisions of India = What states did the Thar Desert cover
Jaja, Alayuwa, and Canishi
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat
Likua, Kayui, Fashi, and Tooshkin
Rabua and Steria
10
Which of these states does not lie in the Purvanchal Hill Ranges?
Mizoram
Haryana
Meghalaya
11
The Ganga enters the plains at Haridwar in____ .
None of these
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
12
first of the six divisions of India = The mountains of northern India are called the
Indus
Aryans
Khybers
Himalayas
13
The Satluj enters India at the ________ pass.
Jelep La
Rohtang
Zoji La
Shipki La
14
Which state would you have to go to if you wanted to visit Nathu la Pass
Uttrakhand
Sikkim
Tripura
Assam
15
The Deccan plateau is surrounded by
Western ghats
Southern ghats
Eastern ghats
Northern ghats
16
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are bigger and more numerous and scattered.
True
False
17
Mahanadhi, Krushna, Godavari, Kaveri... Which is NOT true
Originates from western ghat
Originate from eastern ghat
East flowing rivers of south India
Drain into Bay of Bengal
18
The northern great plains are lies between.... ... .. And........
Coastal plains and peninsular plateau.
None of them.
The himalaya and the peninsular plateau.
Himalayas and coastal plains.
19
Neighbouring country of India India in the west
Pakistan
China Nepal and Bhutan
Afghanistan
Bangladesh and Myanmar
20
The lesser Himalayas 1500 meters height
Himadri
Shiwalik
Himachal
21
Standard meridian of India is passing through Allahabad
False
True
22
The lesser Himalayas 5000 meters height
Himachal
Himadri
Shiwalik
23
But if we take all states & UTs, Andaman & Nicobar Islands have the longest coastline in India
True
False
24
The Capital of Haryana and Punjab
LUDHIANA
CHANDIGARH
AMRITSAR
KARNAL
25
The northern great plains are formed by....
The depositional work of three rivers (sultej, the Ganga, the Brahmaputra).
The depositional work of the Himalayas.
Man made activities.
By naturaly.
26
The Lakshadweep islands are formed with
Sandy.
Salt.
Corals
Diamonds.
27
Kashmir and Kullu are in lesser Himalayas
True
False
28
Which of the following groups of islands belonging to the Indian territory lies in the Arabian Sea?
Lakshdweep
Sri Lanka
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Maldives
29
Lakshadweep's capital is
Great Lakshadweep
Port Blair
Kavaratti
30
The Sundarban mangrove is unique as it is the largest home of the _____________________ .
Dark spotted Leopards
Mangrove Jaguars
Bengal Tigers
Tiger Sharks
31
So there will be a difference of two always in the west of Gujarat and east of Arunachal Pradesh
False
True
32
Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar separates Tamil Nadu from _________
Nepal
Lakshadweep Island
Sri Lanka
Andaman and Nicobar Island
33
Neighbouring country of India India in the north - west
China Nepal and Bhutan
Pakistan
Bangladesh and Myanmar
Afghanistan
34
Name the Glacier of Ganga
Ganga Glacier
Gangothri Glacier
Brahma Glacier
Yamunayi Glacier
35
6th of the 6 physical divisions of India = Name the Islands in India ?
Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshwadeep
Port blair
Andaman and Lakshwadeep
Lakshwadeep
36
At which place river Ganga enters plains
Allahabad
Krishna
Sundarbans
Haridwar
37
Which is the state animal of Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Sea cow
Sea lion
Dolphins
Sea Dog
38
Nathu la , thang la and shipki la and jelep la are all types of what
River bridges
Lakes
Mountain passes
Mountain peeks
39
Is India a Subcontinent?
True
False
40
The great Northern plains lies between northern mountains in the north and peninsular plateau in south
True
False
41
Ganga flows through Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh Bihar and West Bengal
True
False
42
second of the six divisions of India = The northern great plains are formed by....
The depositional work of the Himalayas.
The depositional work of three rivers (sultej, the Ganga, the Brahmaputra).
Man made activities.
By naturaly.
43
The longest river of Peninsular India is :
Cauvery
Narmada
Godavari
Mahanadi
44
Which mountain range is the origin of the Brahmaputra River?
Cascades Mountains
Alps Mountains
Atlas Mountains
Himalaya Mountains
45
(p.73) Sundarban is designated as UNESCO World Natural Heritage.
False
True
46
In India urban population is 39 % and rural population is 61 %
False
True
47
India has 29 states and 7 union territories
True
False
48
Punjab plains consists of two... Which one is wrong
Punjab
Delhi
Haryana
49
Northern plains are formed by river Ganga
False
True
50
Where is the Sundarban rainforest located?
In the delta of the Godavari, Ganges, and Meghna rivers This is a wrong ans
In the delta of the Meghna, Indus, and Yamuna rivers This is a wrong answer
In the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers
In the delta of the Brahmaputra, Kaveri, and Ganges rivers This is a wrong
51
Which type of the soil is found in peninsular plateau to spreading agriculture?
Black.
Sandy.
Laterite.
Red.
52
The _________ in the Andaman and Nicobar islands that marked the southernmost point of India got completely submerged
Indran Point
Modi Point
Indra Point
Indian Point
53
India called subcontinent... Which one is wrong
different physical and cultural characters
Protective barrier of Himalayas
It is an another continent
Isolated from other countries in Asia
54
Countries in the Indian subcontinent.... which one is wrong
India Pakistan Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Burma Bhutan
Nepal Bhutan
55
Andaman and Nicobar are located in the Bay of ________________.
Fundy
Bengal
San Francisco
Pigs
56
Indian states are formed based on language after independence
True
False
57
The Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra were important to ancient India because they were
Aryan gods to whom the priests prayed for rain
Great rivers that flowed through India’s fertile plain
High mountain ranges that protected India from invasion
Ruling dynasties that united the people of Harappa
58
6 physical divisions of India... Which one is wrong
The northern mountains and the great northern plains
Thar deserts and Islands
Peninsular plateau and coastal plateau
Yellow river
59
Q13. Purvanchal hill ranges are a series of small hills in the northeastern part of India.
False
True
60
Manipur lies in the Purvanchal Hill Ranges.
True
False
61
Purvanchal Hill Ranges are also known as ____________.
Himalaya
Karakoram Ranges
North-Eastern Hills
62
Lakshadweep has how many islands?
36
1
30
135
63
TEN DEGREE CHANNEL SEPARATES ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
True
False
64
Northern great plains comprises of three which one is wrong
Punjab plains in the west
Ganga plains in the centre
Coastal plains
Brahmaputra valley in the East
65
Neighbouring country of India India in the north
China Nepal and Bhutan
Bangladesh and Myanmar
Afghanistan
Pakistan
66
What is special about the Brahmaputra River?
Its waters are said to change colors every half hour.
It is primarily used for irrigation.
It is the longest.
It is the most sacred for the Hindu people.
67
India approached Asia and removed tethys sea
True
False
68
Indira col is the point in Himalaya where 5 countries meet
False
True
69
Which plateau is known as the peninsular plateau?
North
Tibetian
Chota Nagpur
Deccan
70
1. Ganga and Brahmaputra make the largest delta called
Godavari Delta
The Sunderbans
Amazon Delta
Mahanadi River delta
71
The Padma river flows through Bangladesh and then enters the Bay of Bengal
True
False
72
The three parallel ranges of Himalayas are greater Himalayas , lesser Himalayas and the outer Himalayas
False
True
73
The Standard meridian of India passes through ______?
Adilabad
Aurangabad
Ahmedabad
Allahabad
74
_______________ pass is the high mountain pass of Himachal.
Bholan
Rohtang
Khyber
75
Ganga and Brahmaputra join in Bangladesh and then it is known as Padma
True
False
76
The Northern plains are called the________ of India
oilfields
mineralzone
fruit bowl
granary
77
Ganga plain consist of three ... which one is wrong
West Bengal
Bihar
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
78
Himalayas are relativity younger mountain ranges in the world
False
True
79
Brahmaputra joins Ganga River
False
True
80
fourth of the six physical divisions of India= Coastal plains Eastern & western meet at ____?
Dubai
Hyderabad
Kanyakumari
Chennai
81
See in the map . Tropic of Cancer palk Strait neighbouring countries Arabian sea bay of Bengal
No
Yes
82
River .......... divides the peninsular plateau into two parts
Ganga
Godavari
Narmada
Tapi
83
The largest gulf in the world is
Gulf of Mannar
Gulf of Mexico
Persian Gulf
Gulf of Carpentaria
84
Five countries meet their boundaries at Indira cool are... Which one is wrong
Afghanistan China
India Pakistan
Tajikistan
Usbekistan
85
Third of the the six physical divisions of India = the peninsular plateau also known as
Deccan
Tibetian
Chota Nagpur
North
86
To avoid this confusion standard meridian is fixed at Allahabad
False
True
87
Neighbouring country of India in the East
Bangladesh and Myanmar
China Nepal and Bhutan
Afghanistan
Pakistan
88
For every one degree of longitude there is a difference of 4 minutes
True
False
89
If you are visiting Rohtang Pass, in which Indian State are you?
Himachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Kashmir
Meghalaya
90
Subcontinent
Large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Large landmass that is bigger than a continent
Large landmass that is surrounded by a physical boundary
91
A subcontinent refers to a:
large range of mountains that overlook a massive desert
large landmass surrounded by water
large land mass that is part of a continent, but is separate from the rest
92
When did the Tethys Sea disappear?
539 to 92 million years ago
250 to 65 million years ago
70 to 478 million years ago
909 to 615 million years ago
93
The Lakshadweep islands lie in the ......................
Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea
94
The Hirakud dam is located over the Mahanadi river in
Telenga
Himalayas
Tamil Nadu
Odisha (Orissa)
95
7. BRAHMAPUTRA ENTERS INDIA THROUGH_________
ARUNACHAL PRADESH
ASSAM
MIZORAM
TRIPURA
96
Lakshadweep has one lack islands
True
False
97
the capital of andaman and nicobar islands is
itanagar
port blair
kavaratti
98
An extensive group of Islands is known as
River Island
Riverine Island
Islets
Archipelago
99
Purvanchal Hill ranges are the North Eastern hills of our country
True
False
100
Jelep La pass is located in which Indian state ?
Arunachal Pradesh
HP
None
Sikkim

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