MODEL QUESTIONS ON Indian Geography
Note: For any clarification please refer to the prescribed text books .
1)Question: Consider the following about Andaman & Nicobar islands
1..Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal are emergent peaks of an undersea mountain chain,
2..They are part of the Tertiary fold system extending from Arakan Yoma.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
2)Question: Consider the following about Barren island :
1.. Barren Island is of volcanic origin, still showing intermittent activity.
2.. It is coral origin
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: a
3)Question: Consider the following about Lakshadweep islands
1..The Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea are coral atolls and reefs .
2..They are formed by biological deposition on submerged volcanic bases
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
4)Question: Consider the following about Eastern coast plain of India ::
1..Eastern Coastal Plain is broader and gentler,
2. It is characterized by deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri rivers.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
5)Question: Consider the following about Western coastal plain of India
1..Western Coastal Plain is narrow, steep, and rocky
2.. It is due to proximity to the Western Ghats;
3. It has estuaries and lagoons like Backwaters of Kerala.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans: d
6)Question: Consider the following about Deccan Plateau
1..Deccan Plateau is formed by basaltic lava flows from the Deccan Trap eruptions (66 million years ago)
2. It is covering western and central India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
7)Question: Consider the following about Central Highlands of India :
1..Central Highlands are between the Aravallis and the Chotanagpur Plateau
2. It is drained by rivers like Chambal and Betwa.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
8)Question: Which rivers are making rift valleys
1..Narmada
2.. Tapi
3. Mahanadi
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans: d
9)Question: Consider the following about Arakan Yoma ?
1.It is also known as Rakhine Mountains in Myanmar
2.. It is also known as Southern Indo-Burman Range
3. It stretches from Manipur in India down to Cape Negrais in Myanmar
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans: d
10)Question: The Himalayas are structurally divided into three longitudinal zones .What are they ?
1..Himadri (Greater Himalaya) zone
2..Himachal (Lesser Himalaya) zone
3.Siwalik (Outer Himalaya) zone
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans: d
11)Question: Consider the following about Siwalik (Outer Himalaya) zone:
1..Siwalik (Outer Himalaya) zone is Composed of unconsolidated alluvial fans and conglomerates
2. It is formed by fluvial deposition from rivers descending from higher ranges.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
12)Question: Consider the following about Himachal (Leser Himalaya) zone:
1..Himachal (Lesser Himalaya) zone is formed of unfossiliferous slates, limestones, and quartzites
2.. It is hosting valleys like Kashmir and Kangra.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
13)Question: Consider the following about Himadri (Greater Himalaya) zone :
1...Himadri (Greater Himalaya) zone is Composed of highly folded and metamorphosed rocks
2.. It is with highest peaks like Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
14)Question: Which of the following is correct about Himalayas :
1..The region is tectonically active
2.. It is prone to earthquakes and landslides, with ongoing uplift due to plate convergence.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
15)Question: Northern plains were formed by the deposition of alluvium bright by which river systems?
1.. Indus,
2..Ganga
3.Brahmaputra
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans:d
16)Question: On the basis of age, Northern plains are divided into which of the following ?
1..Bhangar: Older alluvium, slightly elevated and less fertile.
2..Khadar: Younger alluvium, renewed annually by floods and highly fertile.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
17)Question: Geomorphically, Northern plains include which of the following ?
1..doabs, oxbow lakes,
2..levees, floodplains,
3.deltaic tracts
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans: d
18)Question: Consider the following about oxbow lakes in Northern plains in India :
1..The Gandak basin in North Bihar has number of oxbow lakes
2..Laber Taal lake near Begusarai in Bihar is one of the largest oxbow lakes in Asia
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans:
19)Question: Sambhar lake near which place ?
1..Jaipur (Rajasthan)
2.. Chennai
3. Cochin
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans: a
20)Question: Consider the following about Luni river :
1..Luni is an important seasonal stream which flows into Rann of Kuchchh. .
2..The tract north of the Luni is known as thali or sandy plain
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
21)Question: Consider the following about Thar desert :
1..The desert region is called Marusthali and forms a greater part of the Marwar plain.
2..The eastern part of the Thar Desert up to the Aravali Range is a semi-arid plain known as Rajasthan Bagar.
3. Its western part is covered by shifting sand dunes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans: d
22)Question: Consider the following about Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta :
1..This is the largest delta in the world.The Ganga river divides itself into several channels in the delta area.
2..Large part of the coastal delta is covered tidal forests. These are called the Sunderbans because of the predominance of Sundri tree here.
3.The seaward face of the delta is studded with a large number of mud flats, mangrove swamps, sandbanks, islands and forelands
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans: d
23)Question: Consider the following about Brahmaputra plain :
1..This is also known as the Brahmaputra valley or Assam Valley or Assam Plain as most of the Brahmaputra valley is situated in Assam.
2..Its eastern boundary is formed by Purvanchal hills.
3.The innumerable tributaries of the Brahmaputra river coming from the north form a number of alluvial fans. Consequently, the tributaries branch out in many channels giving birth to river meandering leading to formation of bill and ox-bow lakes.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3
Ans: d
24)Question: Which rivers are joining the Ganga river system, and contributed to the formation of the Ganga Plain
1..Chambal
2..Betwa
3.Ken
4.Son
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3,4
Ans: d
25)Question: Consider the following about the river Ghaggar :
1.. The Ghaggar river is the only major river between the Yamuna and the Satluj
2..The Ghaggar river is considered to be the present day Successor of the legendary Saraswati River
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
