Physical Features of India
Q1: Find the odd one out :
(a) Kanchenjunga
(b) Nanga Parbat
(c) Namcha Barwa
(d) Anai Mudi
Q2: Which islands of India are called Coral Islands?
(a) Lakshadweep
(b) Andaman and Nikobar
(c) both
(d) None of these
Q3: The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and Shivaliks are known as _______.
(a) Kangra Valley
(b) Patkai Bum
(c) Passes
(d) Duns
Q4: Lesser Himalayas also called as?
(a) Himadri
(b) Himachal
(c) Shivaliks
(d) Purvanchal
Q5: A narrow gap in a mountain range providing access to the other side is :
(a) Mound
(b) Pass
(c) Strait
(d) Valley
Q6: The largest delta in the world is :
(a) Ganga Delta
(b) Mahanadi Delta
(c) Sunderban Delta
(d) Godavari
Q7: Which is the highest peak in India?
(a) Mt. Everest
(b) Kanchenjunga
(c) Nanga Parbat
(d) Nandadevi
Q8: Which two hills are located in the south-east of Eastern Ghats ?
(a) Mizo Hills and Naga Hills
(b) Javadi Hills and Shevroy Hills
(c) Patkoi Hills and Manipuri Hills
(d) Mizo Hills and Patkoi Hills
Q9: The only active volcano of India is found at
(a) Maldives
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Andaman and Nicobar
(d) None of these
Q10: The wet and swampy belt of the Northern Region is known locally as
(a) Bhabar
(b) Terai
(c) Doab
(d) Bhangar
Q11: A landmass bounded by the sea on three sides is referred to as(a) Coast
(b) Peninsula
(c) Island
(d) none of the above
Q12: Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called as
(a) Himachal
(b) Uttaranchal
(c) Purvanchal
(d) none of the above
Q13: The western coastal strip south of Goa is referred to as
(a) Coromandel
(b) Konkan
(c) Kannad
(d) Northern Circar
Q14: The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is
(a) Anai Mudi
(b) Kanchenjunga
(c) Mahendragiri
(d) Khasi
Q15: The Peninsular Plateau of India belongs to which of the following landmass?
(a) Angaraland
(b) Tethys
(c) Eurasian Plate
(d) Gondwanaland
Q16: The world's largest delta is formed by:
(a) Ganga and Sutlej
(b) Indus and Ganga
(c) Ganga and Brahmaputra
(d) Indus and Brahmaputra
Answers:
1: (d) Anai Mudi
2: (a) Lakshadweep
3: (d) Duns
4: (a) Himadri
5: (b) Pass
6: (c) Sunderban Delta
7: (b) Kanchenjunga
8: (b) Javadi Hills and Shevroy Hills
9: (c) Andaman and Nicobar (Barren Island)
10: (b) Terai
11: (b) Peninsula
12: (c) Purvanchal
13: (b) Konkan
14: (c) Mahendragiri
15: (d) Gondwanaland
16: (c) Ganga and the Brahmaputra
Q17: Discuss the geological structure of India.
Answer: Geological structure of India:
India is part of an ancient continent called Gondwanaland which is divided into many plates. One such Indo-Australian plate moved towards the north and collided with Euro-Asian plate and thus resulted in rising to the present-day Himalayas.
To the south of Himalayas, a basin was formed. It was filled with alluvium brought by the rivers and thus forming North Indian plains.
During Himalayas formation, two major events affected the plateau. An extensive volcanic eruption took place in the north-west part of the plateau.
The western part subsided and the Indian Ocean advanced and occupied the depression. It led to the rise to the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian sea.
Q18: Describe the physiographic divisions or physical features of India.
Answer: Physiographic division of India is:
The Himalayan Mountains: Geologically young and fold mountains stretch over the northern borders of India. These are one of the most rugged mountain barriers of the world.
The Northern Plain: It is about 2400km long and 240-320km wide. Formed by the interplay of three major river systems - the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. It is rich in fertile alluvial soil.
The Peninsular Plateau: The tableland composed of old crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is abundant with shallow valleys and rounded hills.
The Indian Desert: It lies towards the western margins of the Aravalli Hills and has an arid climate with low vegetation cover.
The Coastal Plains: These plains are stretched along the eastern and the western edges of the peninsular plateau.
The Islands: Two island groups - The Lakshadweep Islands and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Q19: Write three important features of Aravalli Hills.
Answer:
The Aravalli Hills lie on the western and the north-western margins of the peninsular plateau.
Highly eroded and broken hills.
Extend from Gujarat to Delhi in a southwest-northeast direction.
Q20: Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhyan ranges?
Answer: The Malwa plateau
Q21.(CBSE 2007): What is Bhabar?
Answer: The Himalayan rivers while descending from mountains, deposit pebbles in a narrow belt of 16km width running parallel to the slopes of Shivaliks is called Bhabar.
Q22: Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.
Answer: Three major divisions of the Himalayas:
The Greater Himalayas or the Inner Himalayas or Himadri
The Middle Himalayas or Himachal
The Outer Himalayas or "Shiwaliks"
Q23: Name the island group of India having a coral origin.
Answer: Lakshadweep Islands.
Q24: Write a short note on The Indian Desert.
Answer:
The Great Indian Desert lies to the west of the Aravalli range.
It largely covers a major region of the state of Rajasthan.
It receives very low rainfall i.e. below 150 mm per year and therefore it is a dry region.
The soil is generally sandy to sandy-loam in texture.
It has an arid climate with low vegetation cover.
Q25: Name the landmasses that were included in the Gondwanaland.
Answer: India, Australia, Southern Africa, South America
Q26: What are the relief features that are found in the Northern Plains?
Answer: Relief features in the Northern Plains are:
Bhabar
Terai
Bhangar
Khadar
Q27: Write a short note describing India is a land of diverse relief features.
Answer:
① India presents a picturesque landscape, characterized by great diversity in its landforms with respect to relief, structure and rock formations.
② The north has a vast expanse of highly rugged terrain consisting of the Himalayan mountain chain. The bold and youthful relief of these parallel ranges is largely composed of metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
③ These mountain ranges with towering snow peaks are characterized by enclosed plateaus and gorges. Its evidence of vigorous river as well as glacial action modifying the original relief of the Himalayas.
④ The North Indian plain lies between the northern mountains and the Southern Plateau
⑤ Its flat and almost featureless surface is contributed by depositional work of mighty rivers such as the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. Thus extensive aggradation surface of the northern plains consists of stream deposited sediments called alluvium.
⑥ Towards the south, the plane merges with the peninsular plateau made up of highly degraded igneous and metamorphic rocks. These rocks are the storehouse of minerals having a great economic value such as iron, nickel, copper, manganese, lead, zinc and gold.
⑦ The southern plateau is the oldest landmass of the country and has acquired the looks of old age in its terrain. It is characterized by highly degraded rocks, dissected plateau and old mountain ranges.
⑧ In some areas, the plateau rises like a steep wall and in some areas, it rises in the form of a staircase from the surrounding area
⑨ Towards the seafront, the plateau is skirted by the coastal plains to its west and east.
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Q1: Find the odd one out :
(a) Kanchenjunga
(b) Nanga Parbat
(c) Namcha Barwa
(d) Anai Mudi
Q2: Which islands of India are called Coral Islands?
(a) Lakshadweep
(b) Andaman and Nikobar
(c) both
(d) None of these
Q3: The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and Shivaliks are known as _______.
(a) Kangra Valley
(b) Patkai Bum
(c) Passes
(d) Duns
Q4: Lesser Himalayas also called as?
(a) Himadri
(b) Himachal
(c) Shivaliks
(d) Purvanchal
Q5: A narrow gap in a mountain range providing access to the other side is :
(a) Mound
(b) Pass
(c) Strait
(d) Valley
Q6: The largest delta in the world is :
(a) Ganga Delta
(b) Mahanadi Delta
(c) Sunderban Delta
(d) Godavari
Q7: Which is the highest peak in India?
(a) Mt. Everest
(b) Kanchenjunga
(c) Nanga Parbat
(d) Nandadevi
Q8: Which two hills are located in the south-east of Eastern Ghats ?
(a) Mizo Hills and Naga Hills
(b) Javadi Hills and Shevroy Hills
(c) Patkoi Hills and Manipuri Hills
(d) Mizo Hills and Patkoi Hills
Q9: The only active volcano of India is found at
(a) Maldives
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Andaman and Nicobar
(d) None of these
Q10: The wet and swampy belt of the Northern Region is known locally as
(a) Bhabar
(b) Terai
(c) Doab
(d) Bhangar
Q11: A landmass bounded by the sea on three sides is referred to as(a) Coast
(b) Peninsula
(c) Island
(d) none of the above
Q12: Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called as
(a) Himachal
(b) Uttaranchal
(c) Purvanchal
(d) none of the above
Q13: The western coastal strip south of Goa is referred to as
(a) Coromandel
(b) Konkan
(c) Kannad
(d) Northern Circar
Q14: The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is
(a) Anai Mudi
(b) Kanchenjunga
(c) Mahendragiri
(d) Khasi
Q15: The Peninsular Plateau of India belongs to which of the following landmass?
(a) Angaraland
(b) Tethys
(c) Eurasian Plate
(d) Gondwanaland
Q16: The world's largest delta is formed by:
(a) Ganga and Sutlej
(b) Indus and Ganga
(c) Ganga and Brahmaputra
(d) Indus and Brahmaputra
Answers:
1: (d) Anai Mudi
2: (a) Lakshadweep
3: (d) Duns
4: (a) Himadri
5: (b) Pass
6: (c) Sunderban Delta
7: (b) Kanchenjunga
8: (b) Javadi Hills and Shevroy Hills
9: (c) Andaman and Nicobar (Barren Island)
10: (b) Terai
11: (b) Peninsula
12: (c) Purvanchal
13: (b) Konkan
14: (c) Mahendragiri
15: (d) Gondwanaland
16: (c) Ganga and the Brahmaputra
Q17: Discuss the geological structure of India.
Answer: Geological structure of India:
India is part of an ancient continent called Gondwanaland which is divided into many plates. One such Indo-Australian plate moved towards the north and collided with Euro-Asian plate and thus resulted in rising to the present-day Himalayas.
To the south of Himalayas, a basin was formed. It was filled with alluvium brought by the rivers and thus forming North Indian plains.
During Himalayas formation, two major events affected the plateau. An extensive volcanic eruption took place in the north-west part of the plateau.
The western part subsided and the Indian Ocean advanced and occupied the depression. It led to the rise to the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian sea.
Q18: Describe the physiographic divisions or physical features of India.
Answer: Physiographic division of India is:
The Himalayan Mountains: Geologically young and fold mountains stretch over the northern borders of India. These are one of the most rugged mountain barriers of the world.
The Northern Plain: It is about 2400km long and 240-320km wide. Formed by the interplay of three major river systems - the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. It is rich in fertile alluvial soil.
The Peninsular Plateau: The tableland composed of old crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is abundant with shallow valleys and rounded hills.
The Indian Desert: It lies towards the western margins of the Aravalli Hills and has an arid climate with low vegetation cover.
The Coastal Plains: These plains are stretched along the eastern and the western edges of the peninsular plateau.
The Islands: Two island groups - The Lakshadweep Islands and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Q19: Write three important features of Aravalli Hills.
Answer:
The Aravalli Hills lie on the western and the north-western margins of the peninsular plateau.
Highly eroded and broken hills.
Extend from Gujarat to Delhi in a southwest-northeast direction.
Q20: Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhyan ranges?
Answer: The Malwa plateau
Q21.(CBSE 2007): What is Bhabar?
Answer: The Himalayan rivers while descending from mountains, deposit pebbles in a narrow belt of 16km width running parallel to the slopes of Shivaliks is called Bhabar.
Q22: Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.
Answer: Three major divisions of the Himalayas:
The Greater Himalayas or the Inner Himalayas or Himadri
The Middle Himalayas or Himachal
The Outer Himalayas or "Shiwaliks"
Q23: Name the island group of India having a coral origin.
Answer: Lakshadweep Islands.
Q24: Write a short note on The Indian Desert.
Answer:
The Great Indian Desert lies to the west of the Aravalli range.
It largely covers a major region of the state of Rajasthan.
It receives very low rainfall i.e. below 150 mm per year and therefore it is a dry region.
The soil is generally sandy to sandy-loam in texture.
It has an arid climate with low vegetation cover.
Q25: Name the landmasses that were included in the Gondwanaland.
Answer: India, Australia, Southern Africa, South America
Q26: What are the relief features that are found in the Northern Plains?
Answer: Relief features in the Northern Plains are:
Bhabar
Terai
Bhangar
Khadar
Q27: Write a short note describing India is a land of diverse relief features.
Answer:
① India presents a picturesque landscape, characterized by great diversity in its landforms with respect to relief, structure and rock formations.
② The north has a vast expanse of highly rugged terrain consisting of the Himalayan mountain chain. The bold and youthful relief of these parallel ranges is largely composed of metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
③ These mountain ranges with towering snow peaks are characterized by enclosed plateaus and gorges. Its evidence of vigorous river as well as glacial action modifying the original relief of the Himalayas.
④ The North Indian plain lies between the northern mountains and the Southern Plateau
⑤ Its flat and almost featureless surface is contributed by depositional work of mighty rivers such as the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. Thus extensive aggradation surface of the northern plains consists of stream deposited sediments called alluvium.
⑥ Towards the south, the plane merges with the peninsular plateau made up of highly degraded igneous and metamorphic rocks. These rocks are the storehouse of minerals having a great economic value such as iron, nickel, copper, manganese, lead, zinc and gold.
⑦ The southern plateau is the oldest landmass of the country and has acquired the looks of old age in its terrain. It is characterized by highly degraded rocks, dissected plateau and old mountain ranges.
⑧ In some areas, the plateau rises like a steep wall and in some areas, it rises in the form of a staircase from the surrounding area
⑨ Towards the seafront, the plateau is skirted by the coastal plains to its west and east.
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