Physiographic Divisions — Set 7
Geography · भौतिक विभाजन · Questions 61–70 of 70
The 'Bangar' soil in the northern plains is characterized by what?
Correct Answer: D. Old alluvium
Bangar is the older alluvium that forms the higher part of the plains. It is less fertile than Khadar and contains calcareous deposits known as 'Kankar'. It lies above the flood level of the rivers.
The 'Shiwalik' range is also known as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. Outer Himalayas
The Shiwaliks are the southernmost and lowest range of the Himalayas. They are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers. They are often called the Outer Himalayas.
Mount Everest is part of which Himalayan range?
Correct Answer: D. Himadri
Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in the Himadri or Great Himalayan range. It lies on the border between Nepal and Tibet. In Nepal, it is known as 'Sagarmatha'.
Which state contains the 'Palghat Gap'?
Correct Answer: A. Kerala
The Palghat Gap is a major mountain pass in the Western Ghats between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. it allows for road and rail connectivity through the mountain wall. It is located between the Nilgiri Hills and the Anaimalai Hills.
Which river is the longest in South India?
Correct Answer: A. Godavari
The Godavari is the longest river of the Peninsular Plateau and the second longest in India. It is often referred to as the 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'Vridha Ganga'. It originates from Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra.
The 'Luni' river flows into which region?
Correct Answer: D. Rann of Kutch
Luni is the most important river of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It is an ephemeral river that ends in the marshy lands of the Rann of Kutch. It does not reach the open sea.
Which mountain range has the coldest inhabited place in India?
Correct Answer: A. Himalayas
Dras, located in the Kargil district of Ladakh in the Himalayas, is the coldest inhabited place in India. Temperatures here can drop to below -40 degrees Celsius in winter. It is often called the 'Gateway to Ladakh'.
Which state of India shares its borders with three countries?
Correct Answer: B. Sikkim
Sikkim shares international borders with Nepal to the west, Bhutan to the east, and China to the north. It is a strategically important state in the Himalayan region. Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal also share borders with three countries.
The 'Western Ghats' are also known as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D. Sahyadri
Sahyadri is the local name for the Western Ghats in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. They run parallel to the western coast for about 1,600 km. They are older than the Himalayan mountains.
Which of the following is NOT a Himalayan peak?
Correct Answer: B. Anamudi
Anamudi is the highest peak of the Western Ghats in South India. Kanchenjunga, Nanda Devi, and Namcha Barwa are all prominent peaks of the Himalayan range. Anamudi is located in the state of Kerala.