Geography: Physical Features of India

Topics in this chapter

• Geological Formation of India
• Himalayan Ranges and Features
• Northern Plains and Alluvial Features
• Peninsular Plateau and Ghats
• Indian River Systems
• Thar Desert and Regional Relief
• Coastal Plains and Island Groups

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-96FF63

   Which of the following physiographic divisions of India is considered to be the most stable block formed by ancient landmasses?

   1. A.The Northern Plains
   2. B.The Peninsular Plateau
   3. C.The Coastal Plains
   4. D.The Himalayas
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2. Question 2Q-A4F64B

   Which longitudinal division of the Himalayas lies between the Ravi and the Indus rivers?

   1. A.Punjab Himalayas
   2. B.Kumaon Himalayas
   3. C.Nepal Himalayas
   4. D.Assam Himalayas
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3. Question 3Q-DC5488

   What are longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and the Shivaliks known as?

   1. A.Bhabar
   2. B.Terai
   3. C.Duns
   4. D.Doabs
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4. Question 4Q-02C929

   A narrow belt of the plain about 8 to 16 km in width lying parallel to the slopes of the Shivaliks, where rivers deposit heavy pebbles, is called:

   1. A.Bhangar
   2. B.Bhabar
   3. C.Khador
   4. D.Terai
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5. Question 5Q-B08BE6

   Which plateau is located between the Aravali range and the Chotanagpur plateau, and is drained by the Chambal, Sindh, Betwa, and Ken rivers?

   1. A.Deccan Plateau
   2. B.Malwa Plateau
   3. C.Karnataka Plateau
   4. D.Meghalaya Plateau
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