Physical Geography of India Topics
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Q31
Which structural boundary zone forms the tectonic interface where the Indian subcontinent collides with Eurasia under the Himalayas?
Main Central Thrust
Indus-Tsangpo Suture Zone (ITSZ)
Main Boundary Fault
Himalayan Frontal Thrust
Explanation
The Indus-Tsangpo Suture Zone (ITSZ) marks the collision zone or suture line between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate to the north.
Q32
The highly rugged and dissected topography of the Chambal valley is a classic example of which geomorphic feature?
Karst Topography
Badland Topography
Glacial Horns
Deltaic Swamps
Explanation
The Chambal river basin has created extensive badlands characterized by gully erosion, locally known as Chambal Ravines.
Q33
Which of the following passes connects Himachal Pradesh with the Ladakh region, slicing through the Pir Panjal range?
Shipki La
Rohtang Pass
Bomdila
Niti Pass
Explanation
Rohtang Pass is a strategic high mountain pass that connects the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys, leading towards Ladakh.
Q34
Which of the following is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?
Anamudi
Doddabetta
Mahendragiri
Guru Shikhar
Explanation
Anamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India, located in Kerala with an elevation of 2,695 metres.
Q35
The Majuli island, the largest river island in the world, is formed by which river?
Ganga
Brahmaputra
Indus
Godavari
Explanation
Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, located in Assam, India.
Q36
Which channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands?
9 Degree Channel
10 Degree Channel
8 Degree Channel
Duncan Passage
Explanation
The Ten Degree Channel is a channel that separates the Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands from each other in the Bay of Bengal.
Q37
The Karakoram Range is a part of which geographical division?
Himadri
Trans-Himalayas
Purvanchal Hills
Shiwaliks
Explanation
The Karakoram Range belongs to the Trans-Himalayas range, located north of the Great Himalayan range.
Q38
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Explanation
Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, extending over 1,600 km.
Q39
Through which of the following states does the Tropic of Cancer NOT pass?
Rajasthan
Odisha
Tripura
Chhattisgarh
Explanation
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. It does not pass through Odisha.
Q40
What is the old alluvial soil of the Northern Plains of India called?
Khadar
Bhangar
Bhabar
Terai
Explanation
Bhangar is the older alluvial soil of the Northern Plains, whereas Khadar represents the newer, younger deposits.