Physical Geography of India

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Q41

The swampy, marshy, and forested zone lying south of the Bhabar belt is known as what?

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A.

Terai

B.

Khadar

C.

Bhangar

D.

Doab

Explanation

The Terai region lies next to the Bhabar zone and is characterized by a damp, marshy ecosystem where the underground streams re-emerge.

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Q42

Which is the highest peak of the Satpura Range?

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A.

Amarkantak

B.

Dhupgarh

C.

Guru Shikhar

D.

Mahendragiri

Explanation

Dhupgarh is the highest point in the Satpura Range, located near Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh with an elevation of 1,350 meters.

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Q43

The 'Indira Point', the southernmost tip of the Indian territory, is located on which island?

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A.

Car Nicobar

B.

Little Andaman

C.

Great Nicobar

D.

South Andaman

Explanation

Indira Point is located on Great Nicobar Island, which is the southernmost island of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.

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Q44

What is the geographical feature 'Doab' defined as?

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A.

A region between two mountains

B.

A land between two rivers

C.

A place where a river meets the sea

D.

A dry lake bed in deserts

Explanation

Doab is a term used in South Asia for the tract of land lying between two converging or confluent rivers.

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Q45

The 'Malabar Coast' stretches along which part of the Indian coast?

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A.

Eastern coast of Tamil Nadu

B.

Western coast of Kerala

C.

Coastline of Odisha

D.

Coastline of Gujarat

Explanation

The Malabar Coast refers to the southwestern coastline of India, stretching primarily along the state of Kerala.

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Q46

The outer-most range of the Himalayas is called by what name?

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A.

Himadri

B.

Himachal

C.

Shiwaliks

D.

Purvanchal

Explanation

The Shiwalik range is the outermost range of the Himalayas, bordering the Northern Plains of India.

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Q47

Which of the following ranges is known for the famous hill station 'Ooty' (Ootacamund)?

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A.

Nilgiri Hills

B.

Anaimalai Hills

C.

Cardamom Hills

D.

Palani Hills

Explanation

Ooty is located in the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats range in Tamil Nadu.

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Q48

Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India?

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A.

Himalayas

B.

Aravalli Range

C.

Vindhya Range

D.

Satpura Range

Explanation

The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world, passing through Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Gujarat.

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Q49

Which of the following passes connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh?

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A.

Shipki La

B.

Rohtang Pass

C.

Bara-lacha La

D.

Mana Pass

Explanation

Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas that connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys.

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Q50

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Aravalli Range?

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A.

Dhupgarh

B.

Guru Shikhar

C.

Doddabetta

D.

Kalsubai

Explanation

Guru Shikhar, located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range with an elevation of 1,722 metres.

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