Physiographic Divisions
Physiographic Divisions
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quiz Questions
Q61
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.
Q62
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.
Q63
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.
Q64
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.
Q65
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.
Q66
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.
Q67
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.
Q68
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.
Q69
What are the brackish water lagoons or backwaters of Kerala locally known as?
Terai
Kayals
Duns
Doabs
Explanation
The Malabar coast features unique shallow lagoons and backwaters, which are locally called 'Kayals' in Kerala.
Q70
Which of the following regions is known as the 'Granary of South India' due to its high rice production?
Malabar Coast Plain
Cauvery Delta Region
Krishna-Godavari Basin
Konkan Plain
Explanation
The Cauvery Delta region in Tamil Nadu is famously referred to as the Granary of South India due to its highly fertile alluvial soil and heavy agricultural output.