Physiographic Divisions — Set 2
Geography · भौतिक विभाजन · Questions 11–20 of 70
Which plateau is famous for its rich mineral deposits and is often called the 'Ruhr of India'?
Correct Answer: C. Chhota Nagpur Plateau
Chhota Nagpur Plateau is the largest storehouse of minerals like coal and iron in India. It covers parts of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. The name 'Ruhr' refers to a famous industrial mineral region in Germany.
Which mountain range separates the North Indian Plains from the Peninsular Plateau?
Correct Answer: C. Vindhyas
The correct answer is 'Vindhyas'. The Vindhyan range acts as a traditional boundary between northern and southern India. It lies to the north of the Narmada rift valley. These are mainly block mountains formed by the upliftment of crustal blocks.
What is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range?
Correct Answer: C. Guru Shikhar
Guru Shikhar is located in Mount Abu and stands at 1,722 meters above sea level. The Aravallis are one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world. They are now classified as residual mountains due to heavy erosion.
Which river flows through a rift valley between the Vindhyas and Satpuras?
Correct Answer: C. Narmada
The Narmada river flows westward through a narrow rift valley created by tectonic shifts. It originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the few large rivers in India that flows into the Arabian Sea.
The Western Ghats are locally known as 'Sahyadri' in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Maharashtra
In Maharashtra and Karnataka, the Western Ghats are commonly referred to as the Sahyadri mountains. They form a continuous wall along the western coast of India. They are geologically the faulted edge of the Peninsular Plateau.
Which is the highest peak of the South Indian Peninsula?
Correct Answer: A. Anamudi
Anamudi is the highest peak in South India, located in the Anaimalai Hills of Kerala. It has an elevation of 2,695 meters and is often called the 'Everest of South India'. It marks the junction where several hill ranges meet.
The Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats meet at which hill range?
Correct Answer: B. Nilgiri Hills
The Nilgiri Hills, or Blue Mountains, serve as the convergence point for the two ghat ranges. This area is a biodiversity hotspot located at the tri-junction of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Doda Betta is the highest peak in this specific range.
Which of the following describes the Eastern Ghats?
Correct Answer: B. Discontinuous and eroded
The Eastern Ghats are lower than the Western Ghats and are cut by several large rivers. Rivers like the Godavari, Mahanadi, and Krishna have eroded them into discontinuous patches. They run parallel to India's eastern coast.
What is the local name for the coastal plain along the state of Odisha?
Correct Answer: A. Utkal Plain
The Utkal Plain is the coastal stretch of Odisha between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It is famous for the Chilika Lake, which is India's largest saltwater lagoon. This region is dominated by the delta of the Mahanadi river.
The 'Konkan' coast extends between which two points?
Correct Answer: D. Daman and Goa
The correct answer is 'Daman and Goa'. The Konkan Coast is the northern part of the Western Coastal Plain. it covers the coastal districts of Maharashtra and Goa. It is known for its rugged terrain and beautiful beaches.