The Northern Plain of India is primarily formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the ___, ___, and ___ rivers.

Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra

What are the three major zones into which the Northern Plains can be divided?

The Bhabar, the Tarai, and the alluvial plains

True or False: The Peninsular Plateau is considered one of the youngest landmasses of India.

False - It is one of the oldest and most stable landmasses.

The Deccan Plateau is bounded by the ___ in the west and the ___ in the east.

Western Ghats; Eastern Ghats

Fill in the blank: The Great Indian Desert receives less than ___ mm of precipitation per year.

50

What is the primary vegetation type found in the Thar Desert?

Low vegetation cover due to arid climate

True or False: The Eastern Coastal Plains are wider than the Western Coastal Plains.

True

The Lakshadweep Islands are primarily made up of ___ deposits.

Coral

What is the average elevation of the Western Ghats?

1,500 m

Fill in the blank: The Himalayan region can be divided into Greater Himalayas, Middle Himalayas, and ___ ranges.

Shivaliks

What are the two major groups of islands in India?

Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Lakshadweep Islands

What distinguishes the Malabar coastline from the Western Coastal Plains?

The presence of 'Kayals' or backwaters used for fishing and inland navigation.

True or False: The Trans-Himalayas contain some of the highest peaks in the world.

True

What is the significance of the physiographic diversity in India?

It influences climate, biodiversity, and human activities across different regions.