Indian Physiography - Physical features of India - MCQs with answers - Part I

Indian Physiography - Physical features of India - MCQs with answers - Part I


1. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones:

I. The peninsular block is rigid and stable in its geological structure.

II. The Himalayas are young, weak and flexible in its geological structure.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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ANSWER: c. Both



2. The origin of Himalayas can best be explained by

a. Continental Drift Theory
b. Ocean Floor Mapping
c. Sea Floor Spreading
d. Theory of Plate Tectonics

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ANSWER: d. Theory of Plate Tectonics



3. Consider the following statements about Himalayas and identify the right ones.

I. They act as a climate divide.
II. They do not play an important role in the phenomenon of Monsoon rainfall in Indian Sub continent.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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ANSWER: a. I only



4. Arrange the following Himalayan sub-divisions from west to east

I. Kashmir Himalayas
II. Himachal Himalayas
III. Darjeeling Himalayas
IV. Arunachal Himalayas

a. I,II,III,IV
b. IV,III,II,I
c. I,II,IV,III
d. II,III,IV,I

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ANSWER: a. I,II,III,IV



5. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones:

I. The Greater Himalayas are known for their profound continuity.

II. The Lesser Himalayas are characterized by their broadness and longitudinal valleys.

III. The Shiwalik is the outer Himalayas which is youngest in the origin.

a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. None
d. All

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ANSWER: d. All



6. Match the following passes and mountain ranges.

I. Zoji La ----------- A.Pir Panjal
II. Photu la --------- B. Ladhakh
III. Banihal --------- C.Great Himalayas
IV. Khardung la ------ D.Zaskar

a. IA,IIB,IIIC,IVD
b. IC,IID,IIIA,IVB
c. IB,IIC,IIID,IVA
d. ID,IIA,IIIB,IVC

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ANSWER: b. IC,IID,IIIA,IVB



7. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Jhelum River is still in its youth stage and yet forms meanders.

Reason (R): The meanders in Jhelum River are caused by the local base level provided by the Dal lake.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a. Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true, but R is the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true, but R is false.
d. A is false, but R is true.

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ANSWER: b. Both A and R are true, but R is the correct explanation of A.



8. What are the suitable conditions for tea plantations which is prevalent in Darjeeling Himalayas?

I. Moderate Slope
II. Thick soil cover
III. High Rainfall
IV. Adequate sunshine

a. I,II and IV only
b. All
c. I and II only
d. I,II and III only

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ANSWER: a. I,II and IV only



9. The rivers of Arunachal Himalayas have the highest hydro-electric potential in the country because of

a. Availability of water
b. High rate of fall
c. Formation of Gorges
d. None

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ANSWER: b. High rate of fall



10. Arunachal Himalayas is inhabited by numerous ethnic tribes. Identify those tribes

I. Monpa
II. Lepcha
III. Dafla
IV. Nishi

a. I and II only
b. I,III and IV only
c. II and III
d. All

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ANSWER: b. I,III and IV only


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  • RE: Indian Physiography - Physical features of India - MCQs with answers - Part I -PRANJAL MISRA (04/02/18)
  • 8. What are the suitable conditions for tea plantations which is prevalent in Darjeeling Himalayas?

    I. Moderate Slope
    II. Thick soil cover
    III. High Rainfall
    IV. Adequate sunshine

    a. I,II and IV only
    b. All
    c. I and II only
    d. I,II and III only

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    ANSWER: c. I & II only

    answer to this one should be option "C" not "A"
    as for tea plantation followings are the conditions:
    1) moderate slope,
    2) thick soil cover with high organic content,
    3) well distributed rainfall throughout the year
    4) mild winters introduced tea plantations in this region.

    No where it is mention about adequate sunshine & high rainfall. please check in ncert textbook of class 11 India-Physical Environment
  • RE: Indian Physiography - Physical features of India - MCQs with answers - Part I -rashi shukla (10/03/17)
  • 8. What are the suitable conditions for tea plantations which is prevalent in Darjeeling Himalayas?

    I. Moderate Slope
    II. Thick soil cover
    III. High Rainfall
    IV. Adequate sunshine

    a. I,II and IV only
    b. All
    c. I and II only
    d. I,II and III only

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    ANSWER: a. I,II and IV only

    answer to this one should be option "D" not "A"
    here is a proof:Darjiling Himalayas, has a mixed population
    of Nepalis, Bengalis and tribals from Central
    India. The British, taking advantage of the
    physical conditions such as moderate slope,
    thick soil cover with high organic content, well
    distributed rainfall throughout the year and
    mild winters, introduced tea plantations in this
    region. no where it is mention about adequate sunshine. please check in ncert textbook of class 11 India-Physical Environment