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Q81
The northern part of the western coastal plain of India is known by which regional name?
Malabar Coast
Konkan Coast
Coromandel Coast
Northern Circars
Explanation
The western coastal plain is divided into three sections: Konkan (northern part), Kannada plain (central part), and Malabar coast (southern part).
Q82
The hill station 'Kodaikanal' is situated on which of the following mountain hills?
Nilgiri Hills
Palani Hills
Cardamom Hills
Anaimalai Hills
Explanation
Kodaikanal is a famous hill town located in the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats system in Tamil Nadu.
Q83
Which of the following ranges forms the southern boundary of the Vindhyan mountain system?
Ajanta Range
Satpura Range
Kaimur Range
Aravalli Range
Explanation
The Narmada rift valley separates the Vindhya range on the north from the Satpura range on the south.
Q84
The 'Nine Degree Channel' separates which of the following geographical features?
Andaman and Nicobar
Minicoy and Lakshadweep main islands
India and Maldives
Diu and Daman
Explanation
The Nine Degree Channel separates the main Lakshadweep archipelago from the Minicoy Island to its south.
Q85
Which of the following passes is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh?
Nathu La
Bomdi La
Shipki La
Jelep La
Explanation
Bomdi La pass is located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, connecting it with Lhasa, Tibet.
Q86
The 'Malda Fault' separates the Chotanagpur plateau from which of the following mountain extensions?
Mikir Hills
Shillong Plateau / Meghalaya Block
Arakan Yoma
Rajmahal Hills
Explanation
The Meghalaya/Shillong Plateau is structurally an extension of the Peninsular plateau, separated by the Malda Gap or Fault.
Q87
Which of the following states does NOT share its state boundary with Myanmar?
Nagaland
Tripura
Manipur
Mizoram
Explanation
Four states share borders with Myanmar: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. Tripura does not share a border with Myanmar.
Q88
What is the name given to the intensive network of gullies or ravines formed along the Chambal river?
Khadar plains
Chambal Badlands / Ravines
Bhabar zone
Kayals
Explanation
The Chambal basin is characterized by intense gully erosion, creating severe badlands known as Chambal Ravines.
Q89
Which of the following passes is located at the tri-junction of India, China, and Myanmar?
Nathu La
Diphu Pass
Lipulekh Pass
Bomdi La
Explanation
Diphu Pass is a mountain pass around the disputed tri-point borders of India, China, and Myanmar, located on the eastern border of Arunachal Pradesh.
Q90
Which of the following mountain ranges is home to the famous hill station 'Mahabaleshwar'?
Vindhya Range
Western Ghats / Sahyadri
Eastern Ghats
Satpura Range
Explanation
Mahabaleshwar is a prominent hill station located in the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) range in the Satara district of Maharashtra.