Konkan Kannad and Malabar Coast: Indian Coastal Plains Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the name given to the region where the rivers and streams re-emerge after disappearing in the bhabar belt?

Doab

Indus Plains

Shiwaliks

Terai (correct)

Which of the following is not one of the five rivers that originate in the Himalaya and form the Punjab Plains?

Chenab

Ravi

Narmada (correct)

Jhelum

What does the term 'doab' mean?

Five waters

Marshy region

Narrow belt

Two waters (correct)

Which of the following rivers does not flow through the Ganga Plain?

Brahmaputra Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a feature of the Northern Plains described in the text?

Coastal plains Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Purvachal or Eastern hills and mountains?

Aravalli hills Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause for the formation of the Northern Plains?

Deposition of alluvium by major river systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Northern Plains is NOT true?

It is formed of sedimentary rocks Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate length of the Northern Plains?

2400 km Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world?

Majuli in the Brahmaputra river Signup and view all the answers

Which rivers drain the region described in the text?

Chambal, Sind, Betwa, Ken Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the Central Highlands correctly based on the text?

Wider in the west and narrower in the east Signup and view all the answers

What lies south of the Narmada River according to the text?

Deccan Plateau Signup and view all the answers

Which hill ranges form the eastern extensions of the Deccan Plateau?

Mahadev, Kaimur hills, Maikal range Signup and view all the answers

Which ranges mark the western and eastern edges of the Deccan Plateau respectively as per the text?

Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Northern Plains region of India?

The newer, younger deposits of the floodplains, called khadar, contain calcareous deposits locally known as kankar. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Peninsular Plateau region?

It is composed of old crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic rocks and was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana landmass. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the region of the Peninsular Plateau lying to the north of the Narmada river?

The Central Highlands Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the physical features of the Indian Desert region?

It is a sandy and rocky desert region located in the western part of the Peninsular Plateau, gradually merging with the Aravali Range. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mountain ranges is located in the Peninsular Plateau region?

The Vindhyas Signup and view all the answers

Which type of coral reef is characterized by a circular or horseshoe-shaped structure?

Atoll Signup and view all the answers

Which region of India is described as a 'storehouse of minerals' in the text?

The Indian plateau Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Himalayan mountains according to the text?

They are the major sources of water and forest wealth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of coral reef mentioned in the text?

Patch reef Signup and view all the answers

Which region of India is described as the 'granaries of the country' in the text?

The northern plains Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of Barren Island mentioned in the text?

It is the only active volcano in India Signup and view all the answers

Which region of India is described as providing 'sites for fishing and port activities' in the text?

The coastal region and island groups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the coral reefs mentioned in the text?

They are found in deep, cold waters Signup and view all the answers

Which region of India 'complements the other and makes the country richer in its natural resources'?

All the diverse physical features of the land Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as a major source of water and forest wealth in the text?

The northern plains Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Himalayas is correct?

The Himalayas are characterized by a youthful topography with high peaks, deep valleys, and fast-flowing rivers. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Peninsular Plateau is correct?

The Peninsular Plateau is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks with gently rising hills and wide valleys. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following physical features is not found in India?

Glaciers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following regions is formed by alluvial deposits?

The Northern Plains Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Indian Desert is correct?

The Indian Desert is part of the Peninsular Plateau. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Western Coastal Plains of India?

It consists of three sections: Konkan, Kannad Plain, and Malabar Coast. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Indian Desert?

It is an undulating sandy plain covered with sand dunes and receives very low rainfall. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Eastern Coastal Plains of India?

It is a wide and level plain where large rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri have formed extensive deltas. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the Peninsular Plateau of India?

It is flanked by narrow Coastal Plains running along the Arabian Sea on the west and the Bay of Bengal on the east. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Eastern Coastal Plains of India?

This region experiences an arid climate with very low rainfall. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Northern Plain

The Northern Plain is divided into three sections: the Punjab Plains, the Ganga Plain, and the Brahmaputra Plain.
The Punjab Plains are formed by the Indus and its tributaries, and the larger part of this plain lies in Pakistan.
The Indus and its tributaries originate in the Himalayas.
The Ganga Plain extends between the Ghaggar and Teesta rivers, and is spread over North India in Haryana, Delhi, U.P., Bihar, and part of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
The Brahmaputra Plain lies in the East, particularly in Assam.

Relief Features of the Northern Plain

The Northern Plain is not entirely flat, but has diverse relief features.
The rivers, after descending from the mountains, deposit pebbles in a narrow belt of about 8 to 16 km in width, known as the bhabar.
All the streams disappear in this bhabar belt.
South of this belt, the streams and rivers re-emerge and create a wet, swampy, and marshy region known as terai.
The terai region is a thickly forested area full of wildlife.

The Purvachal or Eastern Hills and Mountains

The Purvachal comprises the Patkai hills, the Naga hills, the Manipur hills, and the Mizo hills.
These hills are mostly composed of strong sandstones, which are sedimentary rocks.
They are covered with dense forests and run as parallel ranges and valleys.

The Formation of the Northern Plain

The Northern Plain has been formed by the interplay of three major river systems, namely the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra, along with their tributaries.
The plain is formed of alluvial soil.
The deposition of alluvium in a vast basin lying at the foothills of the Himalaya over millions of years formed this fertile plain.
The plain spreads over an area of 7 lakh sq.km and is a densely populated physiographic division.

The Rivers and their Features

The rivers coming from the northern mountains are involved in depositional work.
In the lower course, due to the gentle slope, the velocity of the river decreases, resulting in the formation of riverine islands.
Majuli, in the Brahmaputra river, is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world.
The rivers in their lower course split into numerous channels due to the deposition of silt.

The Central Highlands

The Central Highlands are wider in the west but narrower in the east.
The eastward extensions of this plateau are locally known as the Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand.
The Chotanagpur plateau marks the further eastward extension, drained by the Damodar river.

The Deccan Plateau

The Deccan Plateau is a triangular landmass that lies to the south of the river Narmada.
The Satpura range flanks its broad base in the north, while the Mahadev, the Kaimur hills, and the Maikal range form its eastern extensions.
The Deccan Plateau is higher in the west and slopes gently eastwards.
An extension of the Plateau is also visible in the northeast, locally known as the Meghalaya, Karbi-Anglong Plateau, and North Cachar Hills.

The Peninsular Plateau

The Peninsular plateau is a tableland composed of old crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic rocks.
It was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land, making it a part of the oldest landmass.
The plateau has broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills.
It consists of two broad divisions, namely the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau.

The Coastal Plains

The Peninsular plateau is flanked by a stretch of narrow coastal strips, running along the Arabian Sea on the west and the Bay of Bengal on the east.
The western coast is a narrow plain, consisting of three sections: the Konkan, the Kannad Plain, and the Malabar coast.
The Indian Desert lies towards the western margins of the Aravali Hills.
It is an undulating sandy plain covered with sand dunes.
This region receives very low rainfall below 150 mm per year and has an arid climate with low vegetation cover.

Other Features

Luni is the only large river in the Indian Desert.
The plains along the Bay of Bengal are wide and level, with large rivers, such as the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, and the Kaveri, having formed extensive deltas on this coast.
Lake Chilika is an important feature along the eastern coast.
The Chilika Lake is the largest saltwater lake in India.

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