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.
Q24
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.
Q25
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.
Q26
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.
Q27
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.
Q28
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.
Q29
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.
Q30
Which mountain range acts as a dividing line between Northern and Southern India?
Aravalli Range
Vindhya Range
Satpura Range
Pir Panjal Range
Explanation
The Vindhya Range geographically separates the northern subcontinent from Southern India.