Physiographic Divisions
Physiographic Divisions
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quiz Questions
Q21
Which part of India's coastal plains is characterized by emergent features and extensive salt-pans, including the Rann saline flats?
Malabar Coast
Gujarat Coast
Utkal Coast
Coromandel Coast
Explanation
The Gujarat Coast, particularly Kathiawar and the Kutch region, represents an emergent coastline showing tectonic upliftment and extensive mudflats/salt marshes.
Q22
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.
Q23
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.