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What is the average height of the Greater Himalayas - - a)8000 m
- b)7000 m
- c)6000 m
- d)2000 m
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the average height of the Greater Himalayas -
a)
8000 m
b)
7000 m
c)
6000 m
d)
2000 m
 | Rajesh Khatri answered |
Greater Himalayas or Himadri or Himagiri comprises all major mountain ranges of the Himalayas. Greater Himalayas is also known as “Mahaan Himalaya”in Hindi.
Among the four parallel ranges of the Himalayas, the Greater Himalaya appears highest, largest and longest. The Main Central Thrust divides the Greater Himalayas and the Lower Himalayas.
The famous mountain peaks like Mt. Everest (8,852 m) (Sagarmatha of Nepal and Chomolangma of China), the highest peak of the world, Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) of India, the ninth highest peak of the world, Kanchenjungha (8,598 ) of Nepal and India, the third highest peak of the world, and the Zaskar Range stands in the Greater Himalayan Mountain belt.
The average height of the Greater Himalaya belt is 6000 m.
What is the other name of the west coast - - a)Malabar coast
- b)Coromandel coast
- c)Nilgiri
- d)All the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the other name of the west coast -
a)
Malabar coast
b)
Coromandel coast
c)
Nilgiri
d)
All the above
 | Sushant Rajput answered |
Because it is located in western ghats side near arabian sea.. that's why it is also called west coast
The Himalayan mountain ranges run in the north-south direction from Indus to the Brahmaputra.- a)True
- b)False
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Himalayan mountain ranges run in the north-south direction from Indus to the Brahmaputra.
a)
True
b)
False
 | Ananya Das answered |
Himalayan mountain range runs west-northwest to east-southeast in an arc 2,400 km (1,500 mi) long.
The western part of the northern plains is dominated by:- a)Doabs
- b)Bhabhar
- c)Terai
- d)Ox-bow lakes
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The western part of the northern plains is dominated by:
a)
Doabs
b)
Bhabhar
c)
Terai
d)
Ox-bow lakes
| | Aditi Sharma answered |
The western part of the northern plains are dominated by the river Indus and its tributaries are responsible for forming it.
Which of the following features is the distinct feature of the Peninsular plateau?- a)Alluvial soil
- b)Bhabar
- c)Terai
- d)Black soil
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following features is the distinct feature of the Peninsular plateau?
a)
Alluvial soil
b)
Bhabar
c)
Terai
d)
Black soil
 | Pooja Shah answered |
One of the distinct features of the peninsular plateau is the black soil area known as Deccan Trap.
Luni is the only river which drains the- a)Desert Region of India
- b)Peninsular Region
- c)Central Highland
- d)Malabar Coast
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Luni is the only river which drains the
a)
Desert Region of India
b)
Peninsular Region
c)
Central Highland
d)
Malabar Coast
| | Aditya Shah answered |
Luni is the river in Rajasthan. It originates in Pushkar valley of Aravali range near Ajmer, passes through the southeastern portion of the Thar Desert and ends in the marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat after travelling a distance of 495 km.
Where is Mt. Everest situated ? - a)India
- b)Nepal
- c)China
- d)Pakistan
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Where is Mt. Everest situated ?
a)
India
b)
Nepal
c)
China
d)
Pakistan
| | Arjun Sharma answered |
Everest — Nepal-Side and China-Side. Mount Everest is located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. It's the world's highest mountain with Tibetan name Chomolungma and Nepalese name Sagarmatha.
The Aravalis are young-fold mountains.- a)False
- b)True
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Aravalis are young-fold mountains.
a)
False
b)
True
 | Ishan Choudhury answered |
In ancient times, Aravalli were extremely high but since have worn down almost completely by millions of years of weathering, where as the Himalayas being young fold mountains are still continuously rising.
Which plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhya range - - a)Deccan
- b)Central
- c)Malwa
- d)Peninsular
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhya range -
a)
Deccan
b)
Central
c)
Malwa
d)
Peninsular
 | Srijita answered |
The Malwa Plateau roughly forms a triangle based on the Vindhyan Hills, bounded by the Aravali Range in the west and Madhya Bharat Pathar to the north and Bundelkhand to the east.
Can you explain the answer of this question below:Name the island group of India that is of coral origin :
- A:
Lakshadweep
- B:
Rameshwaram
- C:
Male
- D:
Andman and Nicobar
The answer is a.
Name the island group of India that is of coral origin :
Lakshadweep
Rameshwaram
Male
Andman and Nicobar
| | Rajesh Khatri answered |
Lakshadweep islands have coral origin.They are a type of coral reefs which are known as Atolls that is circular or Horse shoe shaped reefs.This can be seen by looking at India map. Lakshadweep islands are somewhat horse shoe shaped.
Which of the following ranges are not part of the Lesser Himalayas or Himachal?- a)Pir Panjal
- b)Dhaula Dhar
- c)Mahabharat
- d)Kamet
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following ranges are not part of the Lesser Himalayas or Himachal?
a)
Pir Panjal
b)
Dhaula Dhar
c)
Mahabharat
d)
Kamet
 | Prachi answered |
Kamet comes under the middle Himalayan ranges so they are not included under the lesser Himalayan range
Which of the following physiographic divisions of India was formed out of accumulations in the Tethys geosyncline?- a)The Himalayas
- b)The Northern Plains
- c)The Peninsular Plateau
- d)The Indian Desert
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following physiographic divisions of India was formed out of accumulations in the Tethys geosyncline?
a)
The Himalayas
b)
The Northern Plains
c)
The Peninsular Plateau
d)
The Indian Desert
 | Nabanita Chopra answered |
The earth is composed of several plates. In the past there was only one huge land mass or the Pangea. This Pangea broke up and drifted apart from one another. The Gondwana land was the southern part of this Pangea. Due to conventional current, this Gondwana land was further broken down and split into several parts. One part of this Gondwana, the Indo-Australian plate started drifting towards the North. As a result it collided with the Eurasian plate in the North. This collision caused the sedimentary deposition of the Tethys to get folded forming the Himalayas.
Which of the following divisions of India has the oldest landmass?- a)The peninsular part
- b)The Himalayan mountain
- c)The Vindhya mountain
- d)All the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following divisions of India has the oldest landmass?
a)
The peninsular part
b)
The Himalayan mountain
c)
The Vindhya mountain
d)
All the above
| | Gargi Das answered |
Oldest Landmass in India:
India has a diverse topography with different landforms and divisions. The country can be broadly divided into three geological divisions- the peninsular part, the Himalayan mountain range, and the Indo-Gangetic plain. Out of these three divisions, the peninsular part has the oldest landmass.
The Peninsular Part:
The peninsular part of India is a vast region that comprises the Deccan Plateau and the Eastern and Western Ghats. It covers the southern part of India and is surrounded by water on three sides- the Arabian Sea to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the south.
The peninsular part of India is made up of ancient rocks, some of which are more than a billion years old. These rocks were formed during the Precambrian era and were part of the Gondwana landmass.
The peninsular region of India consists of several plateaus and hill ranges, including the Malwa Plateau, the Satpura Range, the Vindhya Range, and the Eastern and Western Ghats. These landforms have been formed due to various geological processes over millions of years.
The Himalayan Mountain Range:
The Himalayan mountain range is the youngest landform in India and is still being formed. The range is located in the northern part of India and stretches for over 2,400 kilometers from the Indus River in the west to the Brahmaputra River in the east.
The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This collision caused the upliftment of the Himalayan range, which is still continuing at a rate of 5mm to 10mm per year.
The Himalayan range is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga.
The Vindhya Mountain Range:
The Vindhya mountain range is a range of hills and mountains that stretches for over 1,000 kilometers across central India. The range separates the northern part of India from the Deccan Plateau.
The Vindhya range is made up of sedimentary rocks that were formed during the Cenozoic era. These rocks are relatively younger than the rocks in the peninsular part of India.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the peninsular part of India has the oldest landmass. The region is made up of ancient rocks that were formed during the Precambrian era and were part of the Gondwana landmass. The Himalayan range is the youngest landform in India and is still being formed, while the Vindhya range is relatively younger than the rocks in the peninsular part of India.
India has a diverse topography with different landforms and divisions. The country can be broadly divided into three geological divisions- the peninsular part, the Himalayan mountain range, and the Indo-Gangetic plain. Out of these three divisions, the peninsular part has the oldest landmass.
The Peninsular Part:
The peninsular part of India is a vast region that comprises the Deccan Plateau and the Eastern and Western Ghats. It covers the southern part of India and is surrounded by water on three sides- the Arabian Sea to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the south.
The peninsular part of India is made up of ancient rocks, some of which are more than a billion years old. These rocks were formed during the Precambrian era and were part of the Gondwana landmass.
The peninsular region of India consists of several plateaus and hill ranges, including the Malwa Plateau, the Satpura Range, the Vindhya Range, and the Eastern and Western Ghats. These landforms have been formed due to various geological processes over millions of years.
The Himalayan Mountain Range:
The Himalayan mountain range is the youngest landform in India and is still being formed. The range is located in the northern part of India and stretches for over 2,400 kilometers from the Indus River in the west to the Brahmaputra River in the east.
The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This collision caused the upliftment of the Himalayan range, which is still continuing at a rate of 5mm to 10mm per year.
The Himalayan range is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga.
The Vindhya Mountain Range:
The Vindhya mountain range is a range of hills and mountains that stretches for over 1,000 kilometers across central India. The range separates the northern part of India from the Deccan Plateau.
The Vindhya range is made up of sedimentary rocks that were formed during the Cenozoic era. These rocks are relatively younger than the rocks in the peninsular part of India.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the peninsular part of India has the oldest landmass. The region is made up of ancient rocks that were formed during the Precambrian era and were part of the Gondwana landmass. The Himalayan range is the youngest landform in India and is still being formed, while the Vindhya range is relatively younger than the rocks in the peninsular part of India.
Shipkila, Bhor, Nathula and Pal are - - a)Peaks
- b)Passes
- c)Ranges
- d)All the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Shipkila, Bhor, Nathula and Pal are -
a)
Peaks
b)
Passes
c)
Ranges
d)
All the above
| | Sakshi sharma answered |
The Nathula Pass or Nathu La Pass is a mountain pass in the Himalayan Mountain Range. It links the state of Sikkim in India with the Tibetan Autonomous Region in China. The Shipki pass or Shipki La Pass is a mountain pass and boundary check post on the border between India and China. The Sutlej River moves into India from Tibet via this pass.
The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and Shivaliks are known as _______.- a)Kangra Valley
- b)Patkai Bum
- c)Passes
- d)Duns
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and Shivaliks are known as _______.
a)
Kangra Valley
b)
Patkai Bum
c)
Passes
d)
Duns
| | Amit Sharma answered |
The longitudinal vally is longitudinal valleys between the lesser himalayas and shiwaliks are known as ‘duns’ in the west and ‘duars’ in the east. Dehra Dun, Kothari Dun and Patli Dun are the important examples.
K2 is the highest peak of the - - a)The Karakoram
- b)Vindhyan
- c)Satpura
- d)Western Himalayas
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
K2 is the highest peak of the -
a)
The Karakoram
b)
Vindhyan
c)
Satpura
d)
Western Himalayas
| | Kiran Mehta answered |
In addition, K2 in the Karakoram Range, at 28,251 feet (8,611 metres) the world's second highest mountain, was first scaled by two Italian climbers in July 1954 feet (7,900 metres); the highest, K2 (Mount Godwin Austen), at 28,251 feet (8,611 metres), is the second highest peak in the world.
Geologically, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks?- a)The Himalayas
- b)The Northern Plains
- c)The Peninsular Plateau
- d)The Indian Desert
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Geologically, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks?
a)
The Himalayas
b)
The Northern Plains
c)
The Peninsular Plateau
d)
The Indian Desert
| | Anjali Kapoor answered |
The Peninsular plateau is a tableland. It is composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks. The Peninsular plateau is considered the oldest land mass as it was formed due to the drifting of the Gondwana land. The plateau consists of broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills.
The Peninsular Plateau can be divided into two regions:
(i) The Central Highlands
(ii) The Deccan Plateau
(i) The Central Highlands
(ii) The Deccan Plateau
Which river marks the eastern-most boundary of the Himalayas ? - a)Ganga
- b)Brahmaputra
- c)Yamuna
- d)Godavari
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which river marks the eastern-most boundary of the Himalayas ?
a)
Ganga
b)
Brahmaputra
c)
Yamuna
d)
Godavari
| | Kiran Mehta answered |
The Brahmaputra River marks the eastern boundary of the Himalayas. Beyond the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas bend sharply towards south and form the Eastern hills or The Purvachal.
Following are the characteristics of Purvachal:
(a) These hills run through the north eastern states of India.
(b) They are mostly composed of sandstones (i.e. Sedimentary rocks).
(c) These hills are covered with dense forest.
(d) These hills are composed of the Patkai Hills, Naga Hills, Manipuri Hills and Mizo Hills.
Following are the characteristics of Purvachal:
(a) These hills run through the north eastern states of India.
(b) They are mostly composed of sandstones (i.e. Sedimentary rocks).
(c) These hills are covered with dense forest.
(d) These hills are composed of the Patkai Hills, Naga Hills, Manipuri Hills and Mizo Hills.
The height of Mt. Everest above sea level is- a)8598 metres
- b)8491 metres
- c)8172 metres
- d)8848 metres
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The height of Mt. Everest above sea level is
a)
8598 metres
b)
8491 metres
c)
8172 metres
d)
8848 metres
| | Aditi Sharma answered |
The China–Nepal border runs across Mt. Everest's summit point. Its elevation of 8,848 m was most recently established in 2020 by the Nepali and Chinese authorities.
A landmass bounded by the sea on three sides is referred to as___________.- a)Coast
- b)Island
- c)Peninsula
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A landmass bounded by the sea on three sides is referred to as___________.
a)
Coast
b)
Island
c)
Peninsula
d)
None of the above
| | Aditi Sharma answered |
A landmass bounded by the sea on three sides is referred to as Peninsula.
Which of the following is not a mountain pass in the Great Himalayas?- a)Bara Lapcha La and Shipkila
- b)Nathula
- c)Khyber pass
- d)Jojila and Lipu Lekh
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is not a mountain pass in the Great Himalayas?
a)
Bara Lapcha La and Shipkila
b)
Nathula
c)
Khyber pass
d)
Jojila and Lipu Lekh
 | Vivek Rana answered |
The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass in the northwest of Pakistan, on the border with Afghanistan. It connects the town of Landi Kotal to the Valley of Peshawar at Jamrud by traversing part of the Spin Ghar mountains.
From the point of view of geology, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is considered to be an unstable zone?- a)The Himalayan Mountains
- b)The Peninsular Plateau
- c)The Indian Desert
- d)The Islands
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
From the point of view of geology, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is considered to be an unstable zone?
a)
The Himalayan Mountains
b)
The Peninsular Plateau
c)
The Indian Desert
d)
The Islands
| | Ritika Choudhury answered |
Himalayan region, tectonic active region so experience earth quakes frequently.
The northward drift of the Indo-Australian plate resulted in its collision with the much larger Eurasian plate. Which of the following was the result of this collision?- a)The Gondwanaland split into a number of plates.
- b)The continents of Europe and Asia were formed.
- c)Sedimentary rocks accumulated in the Tethys geosyncline were folded.
- d)India and Australia were formed.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The northward drift of the Indo-Australian plate resulted in its collision with the much larger Eurasian plate. Which of the following was the result of this collision?
a)
The Gondwanaland split into a number of plates.
b)
The continents of Europe and Asia were formed.
c)
Sedimentary rocks accumulated in the Tethys geosyncline were folded.
d)
India and Australia were formed.
 | Kirti Singh answered |
The sedimentary rocks which were accumulated in the depression known as the Tethys were folded to form the mountain system of western Asia and Himalaya.
The convectional currents split the crust into a number of pieces leading to the drifting of the Indo-Australian plate after being separated from the Gondwana land, towards the north. The northward drift resulted in the collision of the plate with the much larger Eurasian Plate. Due to this collision, the sedimentary rocks in the Tethys were folded to form the mountain system of western Asia and Himalaya.
In which division of the Himalayas are the famous valleys of Kashmir, Kangra and Kullu located?- a)The Himadri
- b)The Himachal
- c)The Shivaliks
- d)The Duns
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In which division of the Himalayas are the famous valleys of Kashmir, Kangra and Kullu located?
a)
The Himadri
b)
The Himachal
c)
The Shivaliks
d)
The Duns
| | Varun Kapoor answered |
THE LESSER HIMALAYA OR HIMACHAL:
1. This range lies towards the south of the Great Himalayas.
2. The altitude of peaks in this range varies from 3,700 to 4,500 meter.
3. The most important mountain range here is the Pir Panjal mountain range and it is the longest range.
4. All great valleys like Kashmir Valley, Kangra Valley, Kullu Valley are present here.
This region is also known as for its hill stations (for e.g. Kullu,-Manali, Kufri, Shimla, Mussoorie, Nanital, etc.).
The Peninsular Plateau of India is part of which of the following landmass?- a)Angaraland
- b)Gondwanaland
- c)Tethys
- d)Eurasian Plate
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Peninsular Plateau of India is part of which of the following landmass?
a)
Angaraland
b)
Gondwanaland
c)
Tethys
d)
Eurasian Plate
| | Kiran Mehta answered |
Peninsular plateau is nothing but Indian peninsula.Indian peninsula was a part of Gondwana land.Peninsular plateau is the oldest landmass because Over 200 million years ago Gondwana land was split into pieces and the indian peninsular plate collided with the much larger eurasian plate.
Which of the following is the highest peak in India?- a)Mt. Everest
- b)Kanchenjunga
- c)Nanga Parbat
- d)Nandadevi
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is the highest peak in India?
a)
Mt. Everest
b)
Kanchenjunga
c)
Nanga Parbat
d)
Nandadevi
 | Hansa Sharma answered |
The Kangchenjunga is the highest mountain peak in India and ranked 3rd highest summit in the world with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft). The highest mountainKangchenjunga is located at the border of India and Nepal in the great Himalayas range,Sikkim.
The average width of the Himachal or lesser Himalaya is – - a)5 km
- b)50 km
- c)500 km
- d)5500 meters
Correct answer is 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The average width of the Himachal or lesser Himalaya is –
a)
5 km
b)
50 km
c)
500 km
d)
5500 meters
 | Master Training Institute answered |
The Lesser Himalayas or Himachal: The altitude of this range lies between 1000 and 4500 metres and the average width is 50 KM. The Prominent ranges in this are Pir Panjal, Dhaula Dhar and Mahabharata ranges.
It compresses of many famous hill stations like Shimla, Dalhousie Darjeeling, Chakrata, Mussoorie, Nanital etc. It also comprises of famous valleys like Kashmir, Kullu, Kangra etc.
Which of the following ranges of the Himalayas are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers?- a)The Shiwaliks
- b)The Ladakh range
- c)The Karakoram range
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following ranges of the Himalayas are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers?
a)
The Shiwaliks
b)
The Ladakh range
c)
The Karakoram range
d)
All of these
 | Swati Verma answered |
The Shiwaliks ranges of the Himalayas are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers.
The Himalayan uplift out of the Tethys Sea and subsidence of the northern flank of the peninsular plateau resulted in the formation of a large basin. Which of the following physical divisions of India was formed due to filling up of this depression?- a)The Himalayas
- b)The Northern Plains
- c)The Peninsular Plateau
- d)The Coastal Plains
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Himalayan uplift out of the Tethys Sea and subsidence of the northern flank of the peninsular plateau resulted in the formation of a large basin. Which of the following physical divisions of India was formed due to filling up of this depression?
a)
The Himalayas
b)
The Northern Plains
c)
The Peninsular Plateau
d)
The Coastal Plains
| | Maitri Singh answered |
(a) The Himalayan uplift out of the Tethys sea and subsidence of the Northern flank of the peninsular plateau resulted in the formation of a large basin. In course of time, this depression gradually got filled with deposition of sediments from rivers flowing from the mountains in the north and led to formation of the fertile Northern plains.
(b) It spreads over an area of 7 lakh sq km. The plain is about 2400 km long and 240-230 km broad.
(c) It is a densely populated and an intensively cultivated area.
(b) It spreads over an area of 7 lakh sq km. The plain is about 2400 km long and 240-230 km broad.
(c) It is a densely populated and an intensively cultivated area.
A table land composed of crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks. - a)Himalayas
- b)Northern Plains
- c) Peninsular Plateau
- d)Coastal Plains
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A table land composed of crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks.
a)
Himalayas
b)
Northern Plains
c)
Peninsular Plateau
d)
Coastal Plains
| | Vikram Kapoor answered |
The peninsular plateau is a table land composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks. It was formed due to breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land and thus making it a part of oldest landmass. This plateau has broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills. The peninsular plateau consists of broad divisions, namely, the central highlands and the Deccan plateau.
‘Kumaon Himalayas’ region lies between rivers- a)Beas and Ravi
- b)Chenab and Ravi
- c)Satluj and Kali
- d)Beas and Chenab
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
‘Kumaon Himalayas’ region lies between rivers
a)
Beas and Ravi
b)
Chenab and Ravi
c)
Satluj and Kali
d)
Beas and Chenab
| | Krishna Iyer answered |
The Kumaon Himalayas lie in Uttarakhand and extend from the Satluj to the Kali river. The Lesser Himalayas in Kumaon Himalaya is represented by the Mussoorie and Nag Tiba ranges.
Which of the following physical features forms a natural barrier to the north of India?- a)Kunlun Mountains
- b)Plateau of Tibet
- c)River Brahamaputra
- d)The Himalayas
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following physical features forms a natural barrier to the north of India?
a)
Kunlun Mountains
b)
Plateau of Tibet
c)
River Brahamaputra
d)
The Himalayas
| | Aruna Singh answered |
Located along India's northern border. This mountain range is the highest in the world. They form a natural border between the Indian subcontinent and most of the rest of Asia. The Himalayas live up to their name, which means "home of snows." The highest peaks are always covered in snow and ice. Fierce storms can dump 10 feet of snow on the area at one time. Water from glaciers in the Himalaya Mountains feeds northern India's major rivers. Underneath the Himalaya Mountains, the Earth is always moving. This movement causes Mount Everest to rise slightly every year. It also makes earthquakes and landslides common in the area.
Where are Lakshdweep Islands situated - - a)Arabian sea
- b)Bay of Bengal
- c)Pacific ocean
- d)Indian ocean
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Where are Lakshdweep Islands situated -
a)
Arabian sea
b)
Bay of Bengal
c)
Pacific ocean
d)
Indian ocean
| | Varun Kapoor answered |
Lakshadweep, in the Arabian Sea, is a part of the Indian subcontinent and is recognised as the smallest union territory of India. Lakshadweep means "hundred thousand islands" in Malayalam and Sanskrit. True to its name, these islands are very picturesque and provide a true vacation for those who love beaches, water sports and sea food.The whole of Lakshadweep is nothing but a set of small islands situated near each other. It comprises a total of twelve coral atolls, five banks, three coral reefs, and several islets. The location is near the Kerala coast and falls under the jurisdiction of Kerala state and Kerala High Court. Kavaratti is its capital and it is considered one of the most beautiful places in the Indian subcontinent.
Which river flows north west between Zaskar and Ladakh ranges ? - a)Indus
- b)Ganga
- c)Yamuna
- d)Narmada
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which river flows north west between Zaskar and Ladakh ranges ?
a)
Indus
b)
Ganga
c)
Yamuna
d)
Narmada
| | Vikas Choudhury answered |
The Stod carries meltwater of the Drang-drung glacier below the Pensi-la, and flows down a broad open valley, approaching the Lungnak. As the Zangskar river, their united waters flow northwards through a gorge in the Zanskar range, to join the Indus at Nyemo in Central Ladakh.
Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called as –- a)Himachal
- b)Uttaranchal
- c)Purvanchal
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called as –
a)
Himachal
b)
Uttaranchal
c)
Purvanchal
d)
None of the above
| | Aditya Kumar answered |
Purvachal (Eastern Highlands) are mountain ranges in eastern India. They extend over 37,900 square miles (98,000 square km) in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and eastern Assam states.
From West to East, the divisions of the Himalayas ore demarcated by river valleys. The part of the Himalayas lying between the Satluj and Kali rivers known as ____________.- a)Kumaon Himalayas
- b)Nepal Himalayas
- c)Assam Himalayas
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
From West to East, the divisions of the Himalayas ore demarcated by river valleys. The part of the Himalayas lying between the Satluj and Kali rivers known as ____________.
a)
Kumaon Himalayas
b)
Nepal Himalayas
c)
Assam Himalayas
d)
All of these
| | Swati Verma answered |
The part of the Himalayas lying between the rivers Satluj and Kali is known as Kumaon Himalayas.
Choose the correctly matched pair.- a)The Deccan Plateau - Located north of the Narmada River
- b)The Indian Desert - Luni River
- c)The Brahmaputra Plain - North India
- d)The Western Ghats - Parallel to the eastern coast of India
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
The Deccan Plateau - Located north of the Narmada River
b)
The Indian Desert - Luni River
c)
The Brahmaputra Plain - North India
d)
The Western Ghats - Parallel to the eastern coast of India
 | Imk Pathshala answered |
- Option A: The Deccan Plateau - Located north of the Narmada River: This is incorrect. The Deccan Plateau lies to the south of the Narmada River.
- Option B: The Indian Desert - Luni River: This is correct. The Luni River is the only large river in the Indian Desert region.
- Option C: The Brahmaputra Plain - North India: This is incorrect. The Brahmaputra Plain is located in Assam in the eastern part of India, not in North India.
- Option D: The Western Ghats - Parallel to the eastern coast of India: This is incorrect. The Western Ghats lie parallel to the western coast of India, not the eastern coast.
Therefore, the correctly matched pair is "The Indian Desert - Luni River."
Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India?- a)Eastern Ghats
- b)Western Ghats
- c)Aravalli Range
- d)Himalayas
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India?
a)
Eastern Ghats
b)
Western Ghats
c)
Aravalli Range
d)
Himalayas
| | Imk Pathshala answered |
The Himalayas form the northern boundary of India, stretching across several states in the northern part of the country.
Which of the following divisions of India has the oldest landmass?- a)The Himalayas
- b)The Northern Plains
- c)The Peninsular Plateau
- d)The Indian Desert
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following divisions of India has the oldest landmass?
a)
The Himalayas
b)
The Northern Plains
c)
The Peninsular Plateau
d)
The Indian Desert
| | Kiran Mehta answered |
The triangular shaped Peninsular Plateau of India extends from the south of Indo-Ganga Plain to the Cape Comorin (now Kanyakumari). This plateau is one of the oldest surfaces of the Earth and represents a segregated part of the old Gondwanaland.
Which part of the Himalayas is perennially snowbound?- a)Great Himalayas or Himadri
- b)Lesser Himalayas or Himachal
- c)Shivaliks
- d)Purvanchal
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which part of the Himalayas is perennially snowbound?
a)
Great Himalayas or Himadri
b)
Lesser Himalayas or Himachal
c)
Shivaliks
d)
Purvanchal
 | Jyoti Kapoor answered |
Mothly is the part of Himalaya. The mountain peaks in the Himadri regiom was periodically snow bound because of their proximity to the tropics. Moreover they form sources of perennial river system like ganga river system and ganga-bharamputra river system.
A narrow opening is a mountain range which provides passage through the mountain is - - a)Strait
- b)Valley
- c)Pass
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A narrow opening is a mountain range which provides passage through the mountain is -
a)
Strait
b)
Valley
c)
Pass
d)
None of these
| | Jyoti Kapoor answered |
A mountain pass is a navigable route through a mountain range or over a ridge. Since many of the world's mountain ranges have presented formidable barriers to travel, passes have played a key role in trade, war, and both human and animal migration throughout Earth's history. At lower elevations it may be called a hill pass.
Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the - - a)Aravallis
- b)Vindhyas
- c)Satpuras
- d)Western Himalayas
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the -
a)
Aravallis
b)
Vindhyas
c)
Satpuras
d)
Western Himalayas
| | Jyoti Kapoor answered |
Aravallis highest peak is "Guru Shikhar" 15 kms from Main city centre. As it is known for sunrise view, so i starting climbing from Oriya on foot, and it took one and half hour to climb till the top, Spectacular view from the Guru Shikhar peak and temple of Guru Dattaray. It gives immense pleasure while you sit atop and see the surroundings.
Name the second highest mountain peak of the world ? - a)K2
- b)Guru Shikhar
- c)Mt. Everest
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the second highest mountain peak of the world ?
a)
K2
b)
Guru Shikhar
c)
Mt. Everest
d)
None of these
 | Monika Gupta answered |
What explaination do u expect ? it is pure theory . compare the heights of the peaks on Google or in NCERT. u can find it easily.
From west to east, the divisions of the Himalayas are demarcated by river valleys. The part of the Himalayas lying between the Satluj and Kali rivers is known as ________.- a)Punjab Himalayas
- b)Kumaon Himalayas
- c)Nepal Himalayas
- d)Assam Himalayas
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
From west to east, the divisions of the Himalayas are demarcated by river valleys. The part of the Himalayas lying between the Satluj and Kali rivers is known as ________.
a)
Punjab Himalayas
b)
Kumaon Himalayas
c)
Nepal Himalayas
d)
Assam Himalayas
 | Janhavi Bajaj answered |
(i)The part of Himalayas lying between Indus and Satluj has been traditionally known as Punjab Himalaya but it is also known regionally as Kashmir and Himachal Himalaya from west to east respectively.
(ii)The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as Kumaon Himalayas.
(iii)The Kali and Tista rivers demarcate the Nepal Himalayas and the part lying between Tista and Dihang rivers is known as Assam Himalayas.
(ii)The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as Kumaon Himalayas.
(iii)The Kali and Tista rivers demarcate the Nepal Himalayas and the part lying between Tista and Dihang rivers is known as Assam Himalayas.
Which of the following ranges of the Himalayas are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers?- a)The Pir Panjal range
- b)The Karakoram range
- c)The Shivaliks
- d)The Ladakh range
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following ranges of the Himalayas are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers?
a)
The Pir Panjal range
b)
The Karakoram range
c)
The Shivaliks
d)
The Ladakh range
| | Sarita Reddy answered |
Shiwaliks (a) The outermost range of the Himalayas is called Shiwaliks. (b) They extend over a width of 10-50 kms and have an altitude varying between 900 and 1100 metres. (c) These ranges are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges located further North.
What are Lesser Himalayas known as?- a)Himadri
- b)Himachal
- c)Shivaliks
- d)Purvanchal
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What are Lesser Himalayas known as?
a)
Himadri
b)
Himachal
c)
Shivaliks
d)
Purvanchal
| | Alok Verma answered |
The Mahabharata Range – also called the Lesser Himalaya or the "Himachal"– is a major east-west mountain range with elevations 3,700 to 4,500 m (12,000 to 14,500 feet) [1] along the crest, paralleling the much higher Great Himalaya range from the Indus River in Pakistan across northern India, Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan but then the two ranges become increasingly difficult to differentiate east of Bhutan as the ranges approach the Brahmaputra River. The Mahabharat range also parallels the lower Shiwalik or Churia Range (Outer Himalaya) to the south.
Name the oldest landmass of the Indian subcontinent. - a)The Himalayas
- b)Northern Plains
- c)Peninsular Plateau
- d)Island groups
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the oldest landmass of the Indian subcontinent.
a)
The Himalayas
b)
Northern Plains
c)
Peninsular Plateau
d)
Island groups
 | Keerthana Sen answered |
Introduction
The Indian subcontinent is characterized by diverse geological formations, but among them, the Peninsular Plateau is recognized as the oldest landmass.
Geological Significance
- The Peninsular Plateau is primarily composed of ancient crystalline rocks, which are part of the Indian Shield.
- These rocks date back to the Precambrian era, making them over 2.5 billion years old, thus establishing the region's antiquity.
Formation and Structure
- The Peninsular Plateau was formed due to the tectonic activities and geological processes that shaped the Indian landmass.
- It consists of two main divisions: the Deccan Plateau and the Central Highlands, which are characterized by rugged terrain and hills.
Comparison with Other Landmasses
- The Himalayas: Though they are significant, they are relatively younger, formed around 50 million years ago due to the collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate.
- Northern Plains: These are alluvial plains formed by sedimentation from rivers and are much younger than the Peninsular Plateau.
- Island Groups: The islands, such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, are also younger formations resulting from volcanic activity and tectonic movements.
Conclusion
The Peninsular Plateau stands as a testament to the geological history of India, making it the oldest landmass of the Indian subcontinent, characterized by its ancient rock formations and significant geological evolution over billions of years.
The Indian subcontinent is characterized by diverse geological formations, but among them, the Peninsular Plateau is recognized as the oldest landmass.
Geological Significance
- The Peninsular Plateau is primarily composed of ancient crystalline rocks, which are part of the Indian Shield.
- These rocks date back to the Precambrian era, making them over 2.5 billion years old, thus establishing the region's antiquity.
Formation and Structure
- The Peninsular Plateau was formed due to the tectonic activities and geological processes that shaped the Indian landmass.
- It consists of two main divisions: the Deccan Plateau and the Central Highlands, which are characterized by rugged terrain and hills.
Comparison with Other Landmasses
- The Himalayas: Though they are significant, they are relatively younger, formed around 50 million years ago due to the collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate.
- Northern Plains: These are alluvial plains formed by sedimentation from rivers and are much younger than the Peninsular Plateau.
- Island Groups: The islands, such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, are also younger formations resulting from volcanic activity and tectonic movements.
Conclusion
The Peninsular Plateau stands as a testament to the geological history of India, making it the oldest landmass of the Indian subcontinent, characterized by its ancient rock formations and significant geological evolution over billions of years.
Which two hills are located in the south-east of Eastern Ghats?- a)Javadi Hills and Shevroy Hills
- b)Mizo Hills and Naga Hills
- c)Patkoi Hills and Manipuri Hills
- d)Mizo Hills and Patkoi Hills
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which two hills are located in the south-east of Eastern Ghats?
a)
Javadi Hills and Shevroy Hills
b)
Mizo Hills and Naga Hills
c)
Patkoi Hills and Manipuri Hills
d)
Mizo Hills and Patkoi Hills
 | Divey Sethi answered |
Hills in the south-east of Eastern Ghats
- Javadi Hills: Located in the south-eastern part of the Eastern Ghats, the Javadi Hills are a range of hills in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. They are known for their rich biodiversity and are home to several wildlife species.
- Shevroy Hills: Also situated in the south-eastern region of the Eastern Ghats, the Shevroy Hills are a range of hills in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu. They are known for their scenic beauty and are a popular tourist destination for nature lovers and trekkers.
- Javadi Hills: Located in the south-eastern part of the Eastern Ghats, the Javadi Hills are a range of hills in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. They are known for their rich biodiversity and are home to several wildlife species.
- Shevroy Hills: Also situated in the south-eastern region of the Eastern Ghats, the Shevroy Hills are a range of hills in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu. They are known for their scenic beauty and are a popular tourist destination for nature lovers and trekkers.
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