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Physiography of India: Himalayas, Plains, Plateau, Coasts and Islands – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

Beginner practice on India's physiography, from the Himadri and Shiwaliks to bhabar, terai, the Deccan Trap, the Western Ghats, Majuli and Lakshadweep.

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25 min
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About this test

Physiography of India GK Practice Quiz Level 1: Landform Basics

Built for beginners preparing for GK and geography sections, this Level 1 quiz covers India's main physiographic divisions: the Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Indian Desert, coastal plains and islands. Aptitude360 uses direct one-line questions here so students can fix core facts before taking on harder sets.

Topics covered in this physiography of India set

  • Formation of the Himalayas from the Tethys and the collision of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates
  • Himadri, Himachal and Shiwalik ranges, duns, karewas and passes such as Zoji La and Banihal
  • Purvachal hills and the Brahmaputra as the eastern boundary of the Himalayas
  • Bhabar, terai, bhangar and khadar belts of the Northern Plains and the meaning of doab
  • Peninsular Plateau: Central Highlands, Deccan Trap, Anai Mudi, Sahyadri and the Nilgiris
  • Indian Desert and the Luni river
  • Konkan and Malabar coasts, kayals, Lakshadweep, Majuli and the Ten Degree Channel

Key concepts for India's landforms

  • Why the Peninsular Plateau is the oldest landmass
  • How black soil forms from weathered Deccan Trap rock
  • Difference between older and newer alluvium in the plains
  • Salt water lakes of the Kashmir Himalaya

Revision tips for Indian physiography

  • Draw the three Himalayan ranges as parallel bands and label passes on each
  • Revise the plains belts in order from the foothills outwards
  • Learn coastal stretches from north to south with their local names

Who should take this Level 1 quiz

Students starting geography for SSC, banking, railway, state PSC and other GK-based exams who want to build a base before the higher levels.

FAQs about Physiography of India: Himalayas, Plains, Plateau, Coasts and Islands – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

What are the physiographic divisions of India?
India has six physiographic divisions: the Himalayan Mountains, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Indian Desert, the Coastal Plains and the Islands.
What is the difference between bhangar and khadar?
Bhangar is older alluvium on higher ground and contains kankar deposits. Khadar is newer alluvium in the floodplains, renewed almost every year and therefore very fertile.
Which is the highest peak of the Peninsular Plateau?
Anai Mudi, in the Western Ghats in Kerala, is the highest peak of the Peninsular Plateau.
Where do the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet?
The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet at the Nilgiri hills.

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SectionQuestionsTime
Physiography of India: Himalayas, Plains, Plateau, Coasts and Islands GK Level 15025 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
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Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

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