199 Questions
Approximately how old is the Earth according to the text?
460 million years old
What played a significant role in shaping the various surface and subsurface features of the Earth?
Endogenic and exogenic forces
Which plate was to the south of the equator millions of years ago?
Indian plate
What happened to the Australian plate over millions of years?
It moved towards the southeastern direction
What is the primary consequence of the northward movement of the Indian plate mentioned in the text?
Significant consequences on the physical environment of the Indian subcontinent
How did the present geological structure and geomorphologic processes in the Indian subcontinent come into existence according to the text?
By interplay of endogenic and exogenic forces and lateral movements of plates
What is a typical feature associated with the mature stage in the evolution of fluvial landform?
Oxbow lakes
Which river systems drain the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas?
Indus and Ganga
What are the two major tributaries of the Indus that flow through the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas?
Beas and Satluj
Which range of the Himalayas is known as Dhaoladhar in Himachal Pradesh?
Lesser Himalayas
What is the distinguishing feature of the region consisting of the 'Shiwalik' and 'Dun formations'?
Nomadic Bhotia tribes
Which part of the Himalayas is known for its fast-flowing rivers like Tista, high mountain peaks like Kanchenjunga, and deep valleys?
Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas
'Karewas' refer to which type of deposits in the Kashmir Valley?
Sand dunes
'Valley of flowers' is located in which part of the Himalayas?
Uttarakhand Himalayas
Which region is known for the development of tea gardens?
Arunachal Himalayas
Which river flows through a deep gorge after crossing Namcha Barwa?
Bhramaputra
Which tribal group inhabits the Arunachal Himalayas from west to east?
Nagas
Which region is known as the 'Molassis basin'?
Mizo Hills
Which river is not a tributary of the Brahmaputra?
Dibang
What type of cultivation is commonly practiced by tribal communities in the Eastern Himalayas?
Jhumming
Which river is a tributary of the Meghna river?
Barak
'Khadar' and 'Bhangar' are subcategories of which plains in India?
'Alluvial' Plains
Which physiographic division of India consists of stable table land with highly dissected plateaus and denuded rocks?
The Peninsular Plateau
In which direction do the Himalayas lie in the Darjiling and Sikkim regions?
East-West
Which range in the North and Northeastern Mountains is known as the central axial range?
Great Himalayas
Which pass is located on the Zaskar range in the Kashmir Himalayas?
Photu La
Which river drains the region of Kashmir and northwestern Himalayas?
Indus
What is a significant feature of the Kashmir Himalayas that allows for the cultivation of Zafran?
Karewa formations
Which region between the Great Himalayas and Pir Panjal range is known for the world-famous valley of Kashmir?
Pir Panjal
Which type of lakes are found in the region of Kashmir and northwestern Himalayas?
Both freshwater and saltwater lakes
What is the approximate length of the Great Himalayan range from east to west?
2500 km
What is the general orientation of the ranges in the northwestern part of India?
Northwest to Southeast direction
Which mountain range has a higher average elevation, the Western Ghats or the Eastern Ghats?
Western Ghats
Where is the highest peak of the Peninsular plateau located?
Anaimalai hills of the Western Ghats
Which rivers originate in the Western Ghats?
Most of the Peninsular rivers
Where do the Eastern and Western Ghats meet each other?
Nilgiri hills
Which range forms the northernmost boundary of the Deccan plateau?
Satpura range
Which is a significant tributary of the river Chambal originating from the west?
Banas
Where do most tributaries of the river Yamuna originate?
Vindhyan and Kaimur ranges
What type of fault was created between the Rajmahal hills and the Meghalaya plateau?
"Northeastward" fault
Which plateau in India is rich in mineral resources like coal, iron ore, and uranium?
Chotanagpur plateau
Which coast is NOT included in the western coastal plains of India?
Coromandel coast in Tamil Nadu
What are the three geological divisions of India mentioned in the text?
The Peninsula, The Peninsular Mountains, The Coastal Plains
Which geological division of India is described as being young, weak, and flexible?
The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains
Which rivers form deltas before entering the Bay of Bengal according to the text?
The Mahanadi, the Krishna, the Kaveri
What type of landforms are seen in the Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains according to the text?
Gorges and V-shaped valleys
What is the major type of rock that forms the Peninsula according to the text?
Igneous rocks
Which fault separates the northeastern parts of India from the Chotanagpur plateau?
Malda Fault
What is the average depth of alluvial deposits in the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain?
$1,000-2,000$ m
Which rivers are mentioned as being fast-flowing and in their youthful stage in the text?
$Narmada, Tapi$
What type of mountains are found in Rajasthan according to the text?
Residual mountains
Which region is described as rigid and stable?
The Peninsula Block
Which region south of the Bhabar is characterized by marshy and swampy conditions?
Tarai belt
What is the general elevation range of the Peninsular plateau?
600-900 m
Which river system forms a water divide between Haryana and Delhi?
Ganga
Which characteristic landforms can be found in east flowing rivers of the Peninsular plateau but not in west flowing rivers?
Waterfalls
Which part of the Peninsular plateau has an emphatic presence of black soil?
Deccan Plateau
Where does the Brahmaputra river take an almost 90° southward turn before entering Bangladesh?
Dhubri
Which backwater feature is highlighted along the Malabar coast?
Kayals
Where is the famous Nehru Trophy Vallamkali boat race held annually?
Punnamada Kayal
Which coast has a broader coastal plain and is an example of an emergent coast?
Eastern coastal plain
Which of the following rivers does NOT contribute to the well-developed deltas on the eastern coast?
Yamuna
Why does the eastern coast have fewer ports and harbours compared to the western coast?
Emergent nature of the coast
How far does the continental shelf extend into the sea along the eastern coast?
Up to 500 km
What is a distinguishing feature of the desert in India's northwestern region?
Presence of shifting dunes
What makes the northern part of the desert in India slope towards Sindh?
River flow direction
Which group of islands in India is separated by the Ten degree channel?
Andaman and Nicobar islands
Which mountain peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the highest at 738 meters?
Saddle peak (North Andaman)
What forces have primarily shaped the surface and subsurface features of the Earth over millions of years?
Endogenic and exogenic forces
Which plate was part of the Indian plate millions of years ago before it moved towards the southeastern direction?
Australian plate
What is the current direction of movement for the Indian plate?
Northward
Which book is mentioned as a reference for studying Plate Tectonics and Earth's plate movements?
Fundamentals of Physical Geography (NCERT, 2006)
What has been the consequence of the northward movement of the Indian plate on the physical environment of the Indian subcontinent?
Significant environmental changes
What geological time period is estimated to be the age of the Earth according to current estimations?
460 million years old
What landforms are typical to the eastern flowing rivers of the Peninsular plateau but are absent in the west flowing rivers?
Waterfalls
Which of the following physiographic features is commonly found in the Peninsular plateau region?
Escarpments
The Bhima fault mentioned in the text is primarily associated with which activity?
Seismic activities
Which rivers mentioned in the text are known for their fast-flowing nature and being in a youthful stage?
Tista and Kaveri
Which region forms a water divide between the Indus and Ganga river systems?
Delhi and Haryana
Which of the following features would you typically NOT find in the mature stage of fluvial landforms' evolution?
Waterfalls
In which direction does the Brahmaputra river flow before taking a significant southward turn at Dhubri?
Northeast to Southwest
What type of landforms are typically found in the North and Northeastern Mountains of India?
Block mountains and rift valleys
What physical barrier separates the Indian subcontinent from Central and East Asian countries?
Himalayas
Which range in the Kashmir or Northwestern Himalayas region is known for being a cold desert?
Ladakh Range
Which river drains the region of Kashmir and northwestern Himalayas?
Indus
Which pass is known for being located on the Ladakh range in the Kashmir Himalayas?
Khardung La
Which part of the Indian subcontinent do the Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas lie in?
Eastwest
What famous valley lies between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal range in the Kashmir Himalayas region?
Kashmir Valley
Which region is drained by the river Indus in South Asia?
Kashmir Himalayas
Which range consists of ranges such as Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, and Pir Panjal in South Asia?
Karakoram Range
Which group of pilgrimage places can be found in the Kashmir or Northwestern Himalayas region?
Vaishno Devi, Amarnath Cave, and Charar -e-Sharif.
Where is the highest peak of the Peninsular plateau located?
Anaimudi on the Anaimalai hills
Which region has undergone metamorphic processes in its geological history?
Chotanagpur plateau
What is the general elevation range of the Central Highlands?
700-1000 m
Which plateau in India is separated from the main Peninsular Block due to a huge fault created during the Himalayan origin?
Meghalaya plateau
Which of the following is a classic example of relict mountains characterized by denuded and discontinuous ranges?
Aravali range
What is a distinguishing feature of the Meghalaya plateau due to its heavy rainfall?
Highly eroded surface
What major island groups are found in the Bay of Bengal?
Ritchie's archipelago and Nicobar Islands
Why does the western coastal plain provide natural conditions for the development of ports and harbours?
It is narrower due to submergence
Which island houses the only active volcano in India?
Barren island
What is the approximate age of the wood fossils found at Aakal?
180 million years
Why is it difficult to develop good ports and harbours on the eastern coast?
The continental shelf extends up to 500 km into the sea
Which river is mentioned as significant in the southern part of India's desert region?
Luni River
What makes the desert in India's northwestern region prone to water deficit?
High precipitation levels
Why do most rivers in the India's northwestern desert region disappear after flowing for some distance?
'Inland drainage' phenomena lead to disappearing streams
'Kandla', 'Marmagao', and 'Cochin' are notable natural ports located along which coast of India?
'Western coast'
What distinguishes the Peninsula from the Himalayas and other Peninsular mountains in terms of geological structure?
The existence of residual mountains
Which feature is NOT indicative of the youthful stage of rivers in the Himalayas and other Peninsular mountains?
Meanders
Which rivers are mentioned as forming deltas before entering the Bay of Bengal in the text?
Krishna, Kaveri, Godavari
What results from the interplay of exogenic and endogenic forces in the Himalayas and other Peninsular mountains?
Occurrence of faults and thrust plains
Which rivers are mentioned as having shallow valleys with low gradients in the Peninsular Block?
Narmada, Tapi, Mahanadi
What distinguishes the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain in terms of its geological origin?
Filling up by sediments from Himalayan and Peninsular rivers
Which region has been subjected to various vertical movements and block faulting as part of the Indo-Australian Plate?
The Peninsula
What is a distinguishing feature of the physiography of the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas?
Presence of the Ladakh cold desert
Which statement about the Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas is true?
Inhabited by the Bhotia tribes
What is the primary reason for the introduction of tea plantations in the Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas?
Moderate slope and rainfall distribution
Which feature in Kashmir Valley causes the meanders in the Jhelum river?
Presence of a large lake
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas?
Absence of fast-flowing rivers like Tista
What is a prominent feature of the Himachal Himalayas geology?
'Shiwalik' and 'Dhuladhar' mountain ranges
What is one key characteristic of the valleys inhabited by the Bhotia tribes?
'Bugyals' or summer grasslands in lower altitudes
Why were some important hill stations and cantonment towns developed in the Lesser Himalayas region?
For colonial administration to escape summer heat
What sets the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas apart from other regions in physiography?
'Shiwalik' and 'Dun formations'
What is a key feature that attracted British colonial administration to the Lesser Himalayas region?
'Bugyals' or summer grasslands at higher altitudes
Which region is known for its scenic beauty, rich flora and fauna, and various types of orchids?
Darjiling Himalayas
What is the traditional cultivation practice followed by most ethnic tribal communities in the Arunachal Himalayas?
Jhumming
Which of the following rivers is NOT mentioned as one of the important rivers dissecting the ranges from north to south in the Arunachal Himalayas?
Yamuna
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Himalayan mountain system according to the text?
Peninsular plateau
What is unique about the physiography of Manipur as mentioned in the text?
'Loktak' lake at the centre surrounded by mountains from all sides
Which rivers in Nagaland form tributaries of the Brahmaputra river according to the text?
'Subansiri', 'Dihang', 'Lohit'
Which region is known for low hills inhabited by tribal groups practising Jhum cultivation?
Eastern Hills and Mountains
Which river system forms a water divide between Haryana and Delhi in India?
'Yamuna'
'Monpa', 'Abor', 'Mishmi', 'Nyishi', and 'Nagas' are associated with which region?
'Arunachal Himalayas'
'Patkai Bum', 'Naga hills', and 'Mizo or Lushai hills' are part of which mountain system?
'Himalayan mountain system'
What has played a significant role in shaping the various surface and subsurface features of the Earth over millions of years?
Endogenic and exogenic forces
Which statement accurately describes the Indian plate's movement over millions of years?
It was initially south of the equator and much larger, with the Australian plate as a part, then moved northward.
Which region has been subjected to various vertical movements and block faulting as part of the Indo-Australian Plate?
Indian subcontinent
What is the primary reason for the introduction of tea plantations in the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas?
High altitude and suitable climate
Why is it difficult to develop good ports and harbors on the eastern coast compared to the western coast of India?
Lack of natural conditions for port development
What results from the interplay of exogenic and endogenic forces in the Himalayas and other Peninsular mountains?
Creation of unique geological structures
What is the general direction of the mountain range in the Arunachal Himalayas?
Southwest to northeast
Which river flows through a deep gorge after crossing Namcha Barwa in the Arunachal Himalayas?
Bhramaputra
What is the unique aspect of the physiography of Mizoram according to the text?
Formation of soft unconsolidated deposits
Which tribe inhabits the Arunachal Himalayas from west to east, as per the text?
Monpa
What distinguishes the Northern Plains of India from north to south?
Bhabar, Tarai, and alluvial plains
Which river is NOT mentioned as having a high hydro-electric power potential in the Arunachal Himalayas?
Dihang
What factor primarily differentiates the topography of the north from the south in India?
Series of mountain ranges in the south
Which physiographic division lies between the Northern Plain and the Indian Desert in India?
The Peninsular Plateau
In which direction does the Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas lie?
East to West
What is one of the cultural divides mentioned in relation to the Himalayas?
Religious divide
Which region is known for being drained by important rivers like the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab?
Kashmir or Northwestern Himalayas
What type of cultivation is associated with Karewa formations in the Kashmir Himalayas region?
Terrace cultivation
Which pass in the Kashmir Himalayas is located on the Zaskar range?
'Photu La'
What is one of the important freshwater lakes found in the Kashmir Himalayas region?
'Wular Lake'
'Srinagar', the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, is situated on the banks of which river?
'Jhelum'
'Vaishno Devi', 'Amarnath Cave', and 'Charar -e-Sharif' are famous places of pilgrimage located in which part of India?
Kashmir or Northwestern Himalayas
What is the approximate elevation of Anaimudi, the highest peak of the Peninsular plateau?
2,637 m
Which mountain range forms the northernmost boundary of the Deccan plateau?
Satpura range
Which rivers have their origin in the Western Ghats according to the text?
Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri
What separates the northeastern parts of India from the Meghalaya plateau according to the text?
Rajmahal hills
Which region is known for a rich reserve of mineral resources like coal, iron ore, and uranium?
Northeastern Plateau
What type of climate characterizes the Great Indian Desert according to the text?
Arid Climate
Why does the eastern coastal plain have fewer ports and harbours compared to the western coastal plain?
Because the eastern coast is an emergent coast
Which region is known for low hills inhabited by tribal groups practising Jhum cultivation?
North and Northeastern Mountains
Why is the Luni river flowing in the southern part of the desert region significant?
It is one of the few rivers in an otherwise arid region
What makes the desert in India's northwestern region prone to water deficit?
High evaporation rates and low precipitation
What physiographic feature separates the Indian subcontinent from Central and East Asian countries?
The Himalayan mountain system
What landforms are typical to the eastern flowing rivers of the Peninsular plateau but are absent in the west flowing rivers?
Deltas and brackish lakes
Which statement describes the islands in the Bay of Bengal?
'572 islands/islets situated roughly between 6°N-14°N and 92°E -94°E'
'Mushroom rocks', 'shifting dunes', and 'oasis' are typical features of which region?
'Desert land features in India's northwest region'
'Labrynth Island' is part of which island group mentioned in the text?
'Ritchie’s archipelago'
'Kandla', 'Mazagaon', 'Marmagao', and 'Cochin' are important natural ports located along which coast?
'Western Coastal Plains'
What are the characteristics of the Tarai belt located south of the Bhabar?
Marshy and swampy conditions with luxurious vegetation
Which belt south of the Tarai consists of old and new alluvial deposits known as Bhangar and Khadar respectively?
Brahmaputra plains
What are the typical landforms found in the Brahmaputra plains according to the text?
Riverine islands and sand bars
Which states form a water divide between the Indus and the Ganga river systems?
Haryana and Delhi
What is the general elevation range of the Peninsular plateau according to the text?
$600-900$ m
Which range forms the outer extent of the Peninsular plateau in the west?
Gir Range
What type of soil is predominantly present in the western and northwestern part of the Peninsular plateau?
Black soil
'Patland' plateaus like Hazaribagh, Ranchi, and Malwa are characteristic features of which region according to the text?
$Peninsular Plateau$
'Tors, spurs, block mountains, and rift valleys' are mentioned as physiographic features of which region?
$Peninsular Plateau$
'Deccan Plateau', 'Central Highlands', and 'Northeastern Plateau' are the three broad groups based on what in the Peninsular plateau?
$Relief features$
Which geological region of India is described as being rigid and stable due to ancient gneisses and granites?
The Peninsular Block
Which part of India is separated from the main Peninsular Block by the Malda fault in West Bengal?
Northeastern parts
Which river systems in the Peninsular Block are examples of rift valleys and block mountains?
Narmada, Tapi, and Mahanadi
What landforms can be indicative of the youthful stage of rivers in the Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains?
V-shaped valleys
What process resulted in the development of faults, folds, and thrust plains in the Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains?
Tectonic activity
Which river is mentioned as forming important deltas in the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain?
Godavari
What is significant about the average depth of alluvial deposits in the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain?
$1,000-2,000 m$
Which region of India consists of young, weak, and flexible geological structures compared to the stable Peninsular Block?
The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains
What is the main characteristic that sets apart the relief and physiography of India's different regions according to the text?
Geological structure
What differentiates the land of India in terms of physical features according to the text?
The diversity of physiography
What characteristic of Jhelum in Kashmir indicates that it is still in its youth stage of evolution?
Formation of meanders
Which rivers are tributaries of the Ganga and Indus flowing through the Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas?
Beas, Satluj, Yamuna, Ghaghara
Which region between the Darjeeling and Bhutan Himalayas is known for being relatively small but significant?
Sikkim Himalayas
What distinguishes the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas from other sections of the Himalayas?
Absence of Shiwalik formations
Which part of the Himachal Himalayas lies approximately between the Ravi river and the Kali tributary?
'Shiwalik' range
What is a distinguishing feature of duns located in regions like Chandigarh-Kalka and Nalagarh?
'Shiwalik' formations
What type of groups are inhabitants of valleys in the Great Himalayan range?
'Bhotia' nomads
What physical conditions in regions like Darjeeling led to the introduction of tea plantations by the British?
'Moderate slope'
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