Physiographic Divisions
Physiographic Divisions
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quiz Questions
Q51
Which plain lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea?
Eastern Coastal Plain
Western Coastal Plain
Northern Plains
Coromandel Plains
Explanation
The Western Coastal Plain is a narrow coastal strip wedged between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
Q52
The 'Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills' are structurally a part of which physiographic division?
Himalayan Mountain System
Peninsular Plateau
Northern Plains
Coastal Plains
Explanation
The Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya are an extension of the Peninsular Plateau block, separated by the Malda fault.
Q53
What is the name of the regional boundary separating the North Andaman from the Middle Andaman?
Duncan Passage
Homfray's Strait
10 Degree Channel
9 Degree Channel
Explanation
While channels separate major groups, the Andaman islands are continuous blocks separated by shallow, narrow waterways like Austern Strait and Homfray's Strait.
Q54
The 'Cardamom Hills' lie adjacent to which mountain range system?
Eastern Ghats
Western Ghats
Satpura Range
Vindhya Range
Explanation
The Cardamom Hills are located in the southern part of the Western Ghats mountain range in southwest India.
Q55
The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks are known as what?
Passes
Duns
Terai
Gorges
Explanation
Duns are longitudinal structural valleys formed between the Lesser Himalaya and the Shiwalik Range (e.g., Dehradun).
Q56
Which of the following ports is a natural harbor located on the east coast of India?
Chennai Port
Visakhapatnam Port
Haldia Port
Tuticorin Port
Explanation
Visakhapatnam port is a deep landlocked, safe, and natural harbor located on the east coast of India.
Q57
Which of the following mountain ranges separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau to its north?
Arakan Yoma
The Great Himalayas
The Satpura Range
The Hindu Kush
Explanation
The Great Himalayan range forms the primary geographical barrier dividing the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan Plateau.
Q58
Which of the following passes connects Jammu with Srinagar across the Pir Panjal Range?
Zoji La
Banihal Pass
Shipki La
Niti Pass
Explanation
Banihal Pass is a popular mountain pass across the Pir Panjal Range that connects Jammu with Srinagar.
Q59
The 'Duns' formation like Dehradun is most characteristic of which section of the Himalayas?
Greater Himalayas
Shiwalik Range
Trans Himalayas
Purvanchal Hills
Explanation
Duns are longitudinal structural valleys formed between the Himachal (Lesser Himalayas) and the Shiwalik Range.
Q60
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).