Practice Physiography of India: Himalayas, Plains, Plateau, Coasts and Islands – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 2

Consider the following statements about the physiographic divisions of India:

1. The Peninsular Plateau was a part of Gondwana land and is the oldest landmass of India.

2. The Himalayas are geologically young fold mountains.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the following events in the formation of the Himalayas in the correct sequence:

1. The Indo-Australian plate collided with the Eurasian plate.

2. The Indo-Australian plate separated from Gondwana land and drifted north.

3. Sedimentary rocks in the Tethys geosyncline were folded.

Select the correct chronological order.

Match List-I with List-II:

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

In which belt of the Northern Plains do streams re-emerge to form wet, marshy land, and where Dudhwa National Park is located?

Which one of the following is the odd one out?

In which direction do rivers of the Central Highlands such as the Chambal, Betwa and Ken flow?

Why are the Eastern Ghats discontinuous and irregular?

Consider the following statements about the Indian Desert:

1. It lies to the east of the Aravali hills.

2. It receives less than 150 mm of rainfall in a year.

3. The Luni is the only large river in this region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Kayals, or backwaters, which are used for fishing, inland navigation and tourism, are a feature of which coast?