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Indian Physical Geography — UPSC Prelims Geography previous year questions

43 solved previous year questions on Indian Physical Geography, papers from 1996 to 2021, drawn from State PCS, UPSC CDS, UPPCS. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #1UPSC CAPF 2021
   In India, Cardamom Hills are regarded as a continuation of the
   • AEastern Ghats
   • BMizo Hills
   • CNaga Hills
   • DWestern Ghats
   Answer: (D) Western Ghats
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct Cardamom Hills are a mountain range in the in India. They are located in the states of Tamil Nadu. The Cardamom Hills are regarded as of the Western Ghats because they share geological formations and are home to similar animal species

2. #2UPPCS 2019
   Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason Assertion (A): The highest concentration of Seismic zones lies in the Himalayan region in India. Reason There are many longitudinal thrust zones in the Himalayas. Select the correct answer from the codes given below
   • ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
   • BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
   • C(A) is true, but (R) is false
   • D(A) is false, but (R) is true
   Answer: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct answer. Assertion (A) is true: The Himalayan region in India has the highest concentration of seismic zones due to the ongoing tectonic collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates. This collision results in intense geological activity, including frequent earthquakes, making it a highly seismically active area in the country. Reason (R) is true and is the explanation of Assertion (A): The Himalayas feature numerous longitudinal thrust zones, where tectonic plates converge. These zones are characterized by rocks being pushed over each other, resulting in intense geological pressure and causing earthquakes. The complex interaction of these thrusts contributes to the Himalayas' seismic activity

3. #3State PCS 1996
   Extra peninsular mountains of India were formed during
   • AEozoic Era
   • BPalaeozoic Era
   • CMesozoic Era
   • DCenozoic Era
   Answer: (D) Cenozoic Era
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct extra-peninsular mountains of India were the Cenozoic Era. The Cenozoic Era is the era in the geological timescale. It began about years ago and continues today. The of India are the Himalayas, the and the Hindu Kush. These mountains were the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian collision began about 50 million years ago and is 32' _ )! fl 23 t i r Cenozoic Era Timeline Contla.ental M'C fonned due Plate is to votcanlani. s-u'.bduetbtg below the Eur UU Fotd.in.g of the cont.incot Conti.a.e.nt Colbton

4. #4State PCS 2014
   Sundarbans Delta is formed by the rivers
   • AGanga and Brahmaputra
   • BGanga and Jhelum
   • CSindhu and Jhelum
   • DGanga and Sindhu
   Answer: (A) Ganga and Brahmaputra
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Sundarbans Delta is formed by the confluence of rivers: the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna. deposit sediments over time, creating a unique mangrove ecosystem. The Sundarbans is its Sundari trees and is divided into various including Sundarbans West, Sundarbans East, and Sundarbans National are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites their ecological significance. Important Tips Vegetation of the Sundarbans: Predominantly mangrove vegetation, including trees, shrubs, grasses, epiphytes, and lianas. Most plants are evergreen with similar physiological and structural adaptations. Many trees have pneumatophores for aerial respiration. Sundari (Heritiera fomes) and Gewa (Excoecaria agallocha) are prominent species. Contains 35 out of 50 known mangrove plant species. Fauna of the Sundarbans: Approximately 50 mammal species, including the endangered Bengal Tiger. More

5. #5State PCS 2014
   The Narmada Valley lies between which of the following mountain ranges? mroru
   • ABhander and Maikal
   • BSatpura and Aravalli
   • CSatpura and Vindhyachal
   • DVindhyachal and Aravalli
   Answer: (C) Satpura and Vindhyachal
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct Narmada Valley lies between the Satpura mountain ranges. The Narmada River this rift valley, which is bordered by these ranges. It is one of the unique features of River, as it runs from east to west and into the Arabian Sea. Important Tips Narmada River: Narmada is the largest west-flowing river in peninsular India. It flows westwards through a rift valley between the Vindhyan Range to the north and the Satpura Range to the south. Originating from the Maikala range near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh at an elevation of about 1057 m. The Narmada basin spans states such as Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, covering an area of approximately 1 lakh sq. km. Bounded by the Vindhyas (north), Maikala range (east), Satpuras (south), and the Arabian Sea (west). Total length from source to estuary in the Gulf of Khambhat is 1,310 km. The upper basin is h

6. #6CGPSC 2020
   Four rivers have been mentioned below. What will be the decreasing order of these rivers in length (starting from the longest to the shortest)? i. Mahanadi ii. Krishna m l f Godavari iv. Narmada Code
   • A(iv), (i), (ii), ( )
   • B(ii), ( ), (i), (iv)
   • C(i), (ii), (iv), ( )
   • D( ), (ii), (iv), (i)
   Answer: (D) ( ), (ii), (iv), (i)
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct answer E I correct decreasing order of the lengths of the Krishna, Godavari and Narmada is: Godavari (1465 km) Krishna (1400 km) Narmada (1312 km) Mahanadi (858 km)

7. #7CGPSC 2015
   Which of the following is the correct order of the Himalayan Ranges from south to north in the western section?
   • AGreat Himalaya - Lesser Himalaya - Shiwalik
   • BShiwalik - Lesser Himalaya - Great Himalaya
   • CLesser Himalaya - Great Himalaya - Shiwalik
   • DShiwalik - Great Himalaya - Lesser Himalaya (e) None of these
   Answer: (B) Shiwalik - Lesser Himalaya - Great Himalaya
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct correct order of the Himalayan ranges from south in the western section is: Shiwalik Range Lesser Himalaya Great Himalaya Important Tips Shiwalik Range (Outer Himalayas): Located between the Great Plains and Lesser Himalayas. The altitude ranges from 600 to 1500 meters Extends for about 2,400 km from Potwar Plateau to Brahmaputra valley. Southern slopes are steep, while northern slopes are gentle. Width varies from 50 km in Himachai Pradesh to 15 km in Anmachal Pradesh. Valleys form synclines, and hills form anticlines. Middle or Lesser Himalayas (Himachal or Lower Himalaya): Located between Shiwaliks (south) and Greater Himalayas (north). Runs parallel to both ranges. 60-80 km wide, km long. Elevations from 3,500 to 4,500 Steep, bare southern slopes; forested, gentle northern slopes. Notable ranges in dude Mussoorie, Nag Tibba, and Mahabharat Lekh. Extends into S

8. #8Previous year
   D performs her train journey by the shortest route from Bengaluru to New Delhi. Which one of the following rivers will she not cross while performing the journey?
   • ANarmada
   • BYamuna
   • CGodavari
   • DKrishna
   Answer: (B) Yamuna
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct answer mrom The shortest train route from Bengaluru to New Delhi is via Dharmavaram Junction, Kurnool Town, Nagpur, Bhopal, and Jhansi. The Yamuna alongside the New Delhi Railway station, but not pass through it. Therefore, D will not cross river while performing her train journey. will cross the Narmada, Godavari, and Krishna traveling through Karnataka and Telangana

9. #9UPSC CDS 2020
   Which one of the following rivers joins Ganga directly?
   • AChambal
   • BSon
   • CBetwa
   • DKen
   Answer: (B) Son
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct river that directly joins the Ganga is the Son. It is tributary originating in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar the Ganga near Patna. Chambal, Betwa, and Ken of the Yamuna River, not the Ganga

10. #10Previous year
    Where are the largest quantity of dchlids found in India? [CDS 2019 (II))
    • ABackwaters of Kerala
    • BSunderbans
    • CNarmada
    • DGodavari
    Answer: (A) Backwaters of Kerala
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct largest quantity of cichlids in India is found in of Kerala. The backwaters of Kerala, a network RAPHY of interconnected lakes, lagoons, and canals, are known rich biodiversity, including a significant population Important Tips Cichlids are a diverse family of freshwater fish known for their vibrant colors and varied species. Relatively few dchlids occur in Asia. The areas of the Middle East, India and Madagascar were closely positioned along with what is now the eastern coast of Africa. It is because of this, that a small number of cichlids migrated to India

11. #11UPSC CDS 2018
    Which one among the following passes links Lhasa with Ladakh?
    • ALanak La
    • BBabusar
    • CBurzil
    • DKhyber
    Answer: (A) Lanak La
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct La pass is located in the Himalayas and it links capital city of Tibet) with Ladakh (a region in Kashmir, is located at an elevation of in Aksai-China (Ladakh). Important Tips Other Important Passes: Mintaka Pass- Kashmir and China Bara Lacha La- Himachal Pradesh and Jammu Kashmir Banihal Pass- Kashmir and China Shipki La- Himachal Pradesh and Tibet Aghil Pass- Ladakh region and Xinjiang Chang-La- Ladakh and Tibet Lanak La- India and China

12. #12UPSC CDS 2017
    Which of the following statements is/are correct? E I 1. Himalayan rivers have their ongm in the snow-covered areas, hence are dry in winter season. 2. Rivers of the Peninsular Plateau have reached maturity. 3. Himalayan rivers depict all the three stages of normal cycle of erosion.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
    • AOnly 2
    • B2 and 3
    • C1 and 3
    • D1, 2 and 3
    Answer: (B) 2 and 3
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is incorrect- Himalayan rivers do not in the winter season. In fact, these rivers are fed from the himalayas, which ensures a throughout the 2 is correct- Rivers of the Peninsular as the Godavari,.Krishna, and Kaveri, have This means they have completed the stages and middle age and have developed wide valleys 3 is correct- Himalayan rivers, like the and Yamuna, depict all the three the normal cycle of erosion. They their upper reaches with steep V-shaped valleys, middle-aged features in the form and broader valleys, and old-age their delta regions

13. #13UPPCS 2015
    Which of the following states has immense Tin Ore reserves?
    • AAssam
    • BJammu and Kashmir
    • CChhattisgarh
    • DWest Bengal
    Answer: (D) West Bengal
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct (A) is False: The Kali River is a west-flowing the southern part of India. It rises in the Western flows into the Arabian Sea near the town of (R) is true: The Deccan Plateau exhibits an from west to east. Its western edge, marked Western Ghats Mountain range, is higher in the terrain gradually descends towards the in the coastal plains along the Bay of topographical variation influences regional and river systems

14. #14State PCS 1999
    In which of the following states of India, silver is not found?
    • AOdisha
    • BAndhra Pradesh
    • CGujarat
    • DJharkhand
    Answer: (C) Gujarat
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct correct matching of the states with their highest as follows: Anamudi: Anamudi is a mountain located in Ernakulam district and Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and in South India, at an elevation of 2,695 metres (8,842 ft). Saramati: Saramati is a peak rising above the surrounding peaks at the mountainous border of the Indian state of Nagaland and the Naga Self-Administered Zone of the Sagaing Region of Myanmar. It has a height of 3,826 metres (12,552 ft). Nanda Devi: Nanda Devi is the second-highest mountain in India, after Kangchenjunga, and the highest located entirely within the country. It is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, between the Rishiganga valley on the west and the Goriganga valley on the east. Doddabetta: Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Mountains at 2,637 metres (

15. #15Previous year
    Which one of the following is the largest Hnguistk group of India? (CDS 2021 (I)
    • ASino-Tibetan
    • BAustric
    • CIndo-Aryan
    • DDravidian
    Answer: (D) Dravidian
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct correct sequence of Himalayan peaks in the to west is: Namcha Barwa (7,782 Namcha Barwa is considered as the Eastern point of the Himalayas. It is located on the extreme east of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Kanchenjunga (8,586 Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. It lies in the border region between Nepal and Mangan district, Sikkim state of India. Mount Everest (8,848 Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China-Nepal border runs across its summit point. Nanda Devi (7,816 Nanda Devi is the third-highest mountain in India. It is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, between the Rishiganga valley on the west and the Goriganga valley on the east G 1 1 l,iu

16. #16Previous year
    Which one of the following statements concerning research centres in India is not correct? [CDS 2016
    • ARajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology is located at Kolkata
    • BCentral Arid Zone Research Institute is located at Jodhpur
    • CCentre for Social Forestry and Eco- Rehabilitation is located at Allahabad
    • DInstitute of Forest Productivity is located at Ranchi
    Answer: (A) Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology is located at Kolkata
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct answer. Tropical moist deciduous: They are found in the eastern part of the country such as northeastern states along the foothills of the Himalayas, especially in Tarai region. Along with that they are found in some part of Jharkhand, West Orissa and Chhattisgarh and on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. Tropical dry deciduous: They are found in Middle Ganga Plain along with Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Alpine: Alpine forests are mostly found in mountainous areas at elevations ranging from 2,900 to to m above sea level, based on location and plant variety. They are found in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Jammu and Kashimir, etc. Alpine forests are characterised by silver fir, junipers, pines and birches Tropical evergreen: They are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands the Western Ghats (Sahya

17. #17Practice set
    Consider the following statements about the Himalayas: 1. Himalayas are the youngest fold mountains of India. 2. Marmolada glacier is one of the largest glaciers located in the Himalayas. 3. The longitudinal valleys present in the Himalayan regions are known as Tarai. 4. The crustal thickness of the Himalayan range generally increases from the Indo Gangetic plains towards the Greater Himalayas.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct l is correct: Himalayas are the youngest of India. They were formed due to the ludo-Australian and the Eurasian 2 is incorrect: Marmolada glacier is not the Himalayas. It is located in the Alps The prominent glaciers in the Himalayas are Siachin among 3 is incorrect: The longitudinal valleys the Himalayan regions are known as duns (not the Such as Jammu dun and Pathankot dun. Duars alluvial floodplains in northeastern India that lie the outer foothills of the Himalayas and north of River 4 is correct: The most distinctive feature of is the crustal thickness, which increases 35 to 40 km in the Indus-Ganga-Brahmaputra between 65 and 80 km over the Greater Himalayas

18. #18Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to the Peninsular block of India:l. The Thar Desert is geologically a part of the Peninsular block. 2. The river valleys in Peninsular block are deep with high gradients.Which of the statements given above re correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • C1 and 2
    • DNeithr 1 and 2
    Answer: (A) 1 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct l is correct. The boundary of the is from Kachchh along the western flank of Range near Delhi and then roughly parallel to and the Ganga as far as the Rajmahal Hills and the Ganga delta. Along with these, the Peninsula also includes Rajasthan and its 2 is incorrect. The river valleys of the are older than the Himalayan river valleys. rivers are smaller and have a fixed course. almost reached their base levels. Therefore, the are shallow with low gradients

19. #19Practice set
    Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Himalayan Mountain range? 1. Dun formations is a feature of Sikkim Himalayas. 2. Bugyals are summer grasslands in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (B) 2 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct l is incorrect. Duar formations is a Sikkim Himalayas. In Uttarakhand, there are Duns are longitudinal valleys formed as a folding when Eurasian plate and Indian plate are formed between Lesser Himalayas and 2 is correct. Bugyals are sumrn.er the higher reaches of the Great Himalayas in region. The nomadic groups like to Rugyals during summer months and return during winters

20. #20Practice set
    Which of the following is/are correct about 56. Shiwalik Range of Himalayas? 1. It is predominantly found in the regions of duar formations. 2. Southern slopes are gentle while the northern slopes are steep. 3. They are heavily forested in the east, but forest cover decreases in the west.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B3 only
    • C2 and 3 only
    • D1, 2 and 3 57
    Answer: (B) 3 only
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct answer. Statement l is incorrect: As compared to the other sections of the Himalayas, Sikkim Himalayas are conspicuous by the absence of the Shiwalik formations. In place of the Shiwalik's here, the 'duar formations' are important, which have also been used for the development of tea gardens. Statement 2 is incorrect: The southern slopes are steep while the northern slopes are gentle. Statement 3 is correct: The Shiwaliks are thickly forested from North-east India up to Nepal, and it decreases from Nepal towards west. This is on account of the decrease in precipitation from east to west

21. #21Practice set
    With reference to 'Duns', consider the following statements: 1. Duns are elongated ridges found in between Lesser Himalayas and Shiwaliks. 2. They are found only in the western part of the Himalayan range.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct answer. Statement l is incorrect: Duns are longitudinal valleys that are formed in between the mountain ranges of the Himalayas. Statement 2 is incorrect: They are found in both western and eastern parts of the Himalayan range. They are called as in the west and 'duars' in the east. Duars are alluvial flood p.lains that lie to the south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas

22. #22Practice set
    Consider the following pairs:Mounfain range Region 1. Dhaula Dhar Sikkim 58. 2. Mahabharat Nepal 3. Kailash Range Arunachal PradeshHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct answci'. Option a is incorrectly matched. Dhauladhar l'ange is part of a lesser Himalayan chain of mountains in Himachal Pradesh. Option bis correctly matched. Malrnbharat Lekh is part of the lesser Himalayas located in Nepal. Option c is matched. Kailash Range is located in Tibet region

23. #23Practice set
    Consider the following pairs: 71. Mountain Location Pass 1. Thal Ghat Mumbai and Pune 2. Bhor Ghat Mumbai and Nasik 3. Pal Ghat Coimbatore and Palakkad 4. Charla Intersection of Goa, Ghat Maharashtra and KarnatakaHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct l is incorrectly matched- Thal Ghat (also called as or Kasara Ghat) is a ghat section (mountain slope) in the Western Ghats near the town of Kasara The Thal Ghat is located on the busy 2 is incorrectly matched - It connects Mumbai to Khopoli. Bhor ghat is a mountain pass which is Khandala, Maharashtra which is the famous hill Sahyadri 3 is correctly matched - The most prominent break Western Ghats is the Palghat gap (Palakkad Gap), about 40 km wide. The mountain pass is located Hills in the north and Anaimalai Hills towards and comiects Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu in 4 is correctly matched - Chorla Ghat is located in the intersection of three and Karnataka, just about some 50 Panjim, Goa. It is a part of the Western Ghats in mountain range, and is at an elevation of

24. #24Practice set
    Consider the following pairs: 74. Geothermal Spring State 1. Panamik Sikkim 2. Kheer Ganga Himachal Pradesh 3. Gaurikund UttarakhandHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is incorrectly matched. Panamik is situated close glacier, which is famous for its curative hot spring water contains high amount of sulphur and it best for curing rheumatism and other ailments. It in dose proximity to Nubra valley in 2 is correctly matched. Kheer ganga is located at Kullu, Himachal Pradesh which is an important hot 3 is correctly matched. Gaurikund is considered sacred hot spring and is a major attraction for located in Uttarakhand. Like any other the hot water which comes deep from the earth away lot of minerals mainly sulfur

25. #25Practice set
    With reference to the Himalayas, consider the following statements: 1. The Western Himalayas rise almosl ahruptly from the plains located at its foothills. Practiceb o o k 2. Higher peaks of Western Himalayas are found to be at greater distance from the plains.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 and 2
    Answer: (B) 2 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Practkebook EJ Himalayas is the highest mountain system of the extends in arc shape for a distance of about km to east along the northern boundary of India. of the Himalayas ranges between 400 km in the 150 km in the l is incorrect: the Eastern Himalayas rise from the plains of West Bengal and Assam. This reason why we find highest peaks of Himalayas in For example, two of the highest peaks of Mt. Everest (in Nepal) and Kanchenjunga are in the they are not very far from the plains. On the other western part of Himalayas rises rather gradually 2 is correct: As Western Himalayas rises the plains, therefore, the higher peaks in this part from the plains and a number of ranges lie plains and high peak, for example, Shivaliks, Ranges, etc. Therefore, the high peaks of this as Nanga Par bat, Nanda Devi and Badrinath are very the plains

26. #26Practice set
    Consider the following pairs:City Located along River 1. Nasik Narmada 2. Vijayawada Krishna 3. Cuttack Mahanadi 4. Ferozepur SutlejHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (C) Only three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is incorrect. Nasik: Located on bank of It is best known for being one of Hindu that of Kumbh Mela which is held every 12 2 is correct. Vijayawada: Located on bank of in Krishna district of south coastal Andhra. a major commercial 3 is correct. Cuttack: Located on bank of It is the second largest city in the state of Odisha hub for commercial activities, such progress has earned the tag of 'Millenium City' of 4 is correct. Ferozepur: The boundary of the District on the east runs along the Mukatsar and Fazilka districts. On the River Sutlej generally separates it from the Kapurthala districts. The united Stream of the Beas generally separates it from the Taran district in and farther down from Pakistan, with some areas on each side of river

27. #27Practice set
    With reference to the physiographic features in the Himalayan region, consider the following statements: 1. River Indus flows between Zaskar ranges and Ladakh ranges. 2. K- 2, the second highest peak in the world is located in the Ladakh Ranges. 3. Kailash Range is an extension of Trans- Himalayas.How many of the above statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Himalayas is the highest mountain system of the extends in arc shape for a distance of about km to cast along the northern boundary of l is correct: The river Indus flows between Zaskar range and Ladakh Himalaya range which is located to the north and parallel of the Himadri/Great Himalayas is Further, to the north of Zaskar range is the Further, North of the Ladakh range lie the scholars treat Zaskar and Ladakh ranges as parts of Himalayas and include them in Kashmir 2 is incorrect. K2 is the second of the world, next only to Mt. Everest. It is also peak of the Karakoram 3 is correct. The three major ranges of are the Great Himalayan Ranges/Himadri, Ranges/the Himaclrnl the Siwalik to the north of Great Himalayas, The Zaskar, and the Karakoram ranges along with their Kailash in Tibet are considered as the ranges

28. #28Practice set
    With reference to the Himalayas, consider the following statements: 1. The Himalayas are of tectonic origin. 2. Altitudinal variations are greater in the western half than those in the eastern half. 3. Gorges and V-shaped valleys are the major landforms found in the Himalayan Mountains.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct Himalayas, geologically young and structurally stretch over the northern borders of India. ranges run in a west-east direction from the the l is correct: The Himalayan Mountains in origin. Himalayas along with other are young, weak and flexible in their unlike the rigid and stable Peninsular they are still subjected to the interplay and endogenic forces, resulting in the faults, folds and thrust 2 is incorrect: Himalayas represents a topography with high peaks, deep valleys flowing rivers which are in their youthful stage. variations are greater in the eastern half in the western 3 is correct: Gorges, V-shaped valleys, etc. are various landforms of the GRAPHY Mountain system. These landforms are formed by. are in their youthful stage

29. #29Practice set
    With reference to the peninsular block of India, consider the following statements: 1. The northern boundary of block runs from Kachch to Rajmahal Hills. 2. Karbi Anglong in the northeast and Rajasthan in the west do not form part of this block.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (A) 1 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is correct: The northern boundary of Block may be taken as an irregular line Kachchh along the western flank of the Aravali Delhi and then roughly parallel to the Yamuna and as far as the Rajmahal Hills and the Ganga 2 is incorrect: The Karbi Anglong and Plateau in the northeast and Rajasthan in are also extensions of this block

30. #30Practice set
    Burhner, Banjar, Dudhi, Tawa, and Ornang rivers are tributaries of which of the following rivers?
    • AKrishna
    • BGodavari
    • CTapi
    • DNarmada
    Answer: (D) Narmada
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct Narmada is the largest of all the west-flowing of the Peninsular India. It rises from the of the Amarkantak plateau in Shahdol Madhya Pradesh and flows westwards through a between the Vindhya Range on the north and Range on the south. Its total length from its Amarkantak to its estuary in the Gulf of Khambhat km. It flows through Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat. Burhner, Banjar, Shakkar, and Tawa are the left bank and the Tendon, the Kolar are right bank tributaries of the

31. #31Practice set
    Consider the following pairs about the dver confluences and the rivers which meet at these points:River Confluences Rivers 1. Dev Prayag Alaknanda and Pindar Ganga 2. Vishnu Prayag Dhauli Ganga and Vishnu Ganga _, ok Prayag clra Prayag llovv of above pairs are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Ganga is the most important river of India both point of view of its basin and cultural significance. in the Gangotri glacier near Gaumukh (3,900 m) Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Here, it is known Bhagirathi. It cuts through the Central and the in narrow l is incorrect: At Devprayag, the Bhagirathi meets It is the last Prayag of the Alaknanda here the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda as 2 is correct: At Vishnu Prayag (also known Dhauli Ganga and Vishnu Ganga here the confluence of these two rivers is known 3 is incorrect: At Karna Prayag, Alaknanda river that originates from the Pindar glacier, Nanda devi mountain 4 is incorrect: Mandakini meets Alaknanda at The confluence is named after god Shiva, who known as Rudra

32. #32Practice set
    This river o.dginales in the Trim.bak Plakau of Maharashtra. from Hs source, it flows eastwards and joined by a large number of tributaries namely Manjra, Penganga, Wainganga, Indravati and Pranhita. It flows through Maharashtra, Andlua Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It is the largest river system of the Peninsular India. Which of the following rivers is described in the above paragraph?
    • AMahanadi
    • BGodavari
    • CKrishna
    • DKaveri
    Answer: (B) Godavari
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Godavari River has one of the largest basin areas sq km of India) which is larger than of the Brahmaputra in Indian territory. The this river is in the Trimbak Plateau of North Nashik in Maharashtra. The Godavari is the system of the Peninsular India and is next only to and the Indus Systems regarding sanctity, utility held in reverence as Vridha Ganga or Dakshin Manjra is the only important right bank tributary. the Wardha, the Wainganga, the Indravati Sabari are important left bank tributaries

33. #33Practice set
    Consider the following pairs:Waterfalls Rivers 1. Dudhsagar Mandovi -- 2. Dhuandhar Narmada 3. Gersoppa Shravati 4. Elephant GodavariHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (C) Only three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correctly matched. Dudhsagar fall is a on the Mandovi River Goa. With a height of Dudhsagar Waterfall is also known as "Sea of Milk". It on the border of Karnataka and Goa and a part Bhagwan Mahavir Wild Life Pair 2 is correctly matched. The Dhuandhar falls, also dhuandhar jalprapat is located in Jabalpur district Pradesh. It is created by river Narmada through of marble rocks in Bhedaghat. The waterfall is 30 and is magnificent to look 3 is correctly matched. Gersoppa falls is created Sharavati located in Western Ghats near are also called Jog Fals Falls and Jogada Gundi. is the second highest plunge waterfall in India Shivamogga district. It is a segmented waterfall on rain and season, becomes a plunge falls are a major tourist attraction and are ranked the world by the waterfall 4 is incorrectly matched. Elephant Falls is situated outskirts of the main cit

34. #34Practice set
    Which of the following are the correct reasons for the evolution of Peninsular Drainage System in India? 1. Slight tilting of the Peninsular block fro northwest to the south-eastern direction. 2. Formation of Deccan traps due to volcanic eruptions. 3. Subsidence of the western flank of the Peninsula leading to its submergence below the sea. 4. Upheaval of the Himalayas when the northern flank of the Peninsular block was subsiding.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B2 and 4 only
    • C1, 3 and 4 only
    • D2, 3 and 4 only
    Answer: (C) 1, 3 and 4 only
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct drainage system is older than the This is evident from the broad, largely-graded and the maturity of the rivers. The Western close to the western coast act as the water the major Peninsular rivers, discharging their the Bay of Bengal and as small rivulets joining the 1, 3 and 4 are major geological events in the distant past the present drainage systems of Peninsular India: Subsidence of the western flank of the Peninsula leading to its submergence below the sea during the early tertiary period. Generally, it has disturbed the symmetrical plan of the river on either side of the original watershed. Upheaval of the Himalayas when the northern flank of the Peninsular block was subjected to subsidence and the consequent trough faulting. The Narmada and The Tapi flow in trough faults and fill the original cracks with their detritus materials. Hence, there is a lack of

35. #35Practice set
    Which of the following rivers flow through a rift valley? 1. Brahmaputra 2. Damodar 3. Narmada 4. TaptiSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C1, 3 and 4 only
    • D2, 3 and 4 only
    Answer: (D) 2, 3 and 4 only
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct rift valley is a lowland region that forms where plates move apart, or rift. Narmada flows in a flowing west between the Satpura and Vindhya l is incorrect: The Brahmaputra has its origin Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range Manasarovar Lake. From here, it traverses for a distance of nearly 1,200 km in a flat region of southern Tibet. It then enters India Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh. Flowing southwest, not flow through rift 2 is correct: The Damodar occupies the of the Chotanagpur Plateau where it flows rift valley and finally joins the Hugli. The Barakar is tributary. Once known as the 'sorrow of Bengal', has been now tamed by the Damodar a multipurpose 3 is correct: Narmada is one of the rivers in flows in a rift valley, bordered by the Satpura ranges. As a rift valley river, the Narmada does a delta; Rift valley rivers form 4 is correct: The Tapti Ri

36. #36Practice set
    Which of the following best explains the reason behind absence of well-defined winter season in Peninsular India?
    • AModerating influence of the sea on weather in peninsular region
    • BHigher atmospheric pressure over the peninsular region than northern India
    • CLower atmospheric pressure over the peninsular region than northern India
    • DAbsence of rains in winter months in peninsular India
    Answer: (A) Moderating influence of the sea on weather in peninsular region
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Peninsular region of India does not have any weather season. Also, there is hardly any in the distribution pattern of the temperature Peninsular region of India does not have any weather season because of moderating influence of and the proximity to equator. For example, the temperature for January at as high as 31 and for June, it is There is between sea breeze and land breeze during day the temperature remains moderate and no conditions are experienced there

37. #37Practice set
    Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the variability of rainfall? l. The variability of rainfall in western Ghats is more than that in western part of Rajasthan. 2. The Variability of rainfall is lowest at the place with lowest average annual rainfall.Select the correct answer using the code given helow
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct l and 2 both are incorrect. The variability is measured by the values of co-efficient of shows the changes from the mean values of the variability of less than exits on the western coasts, north eastern peninsula, the eastern plains Ganga, north-eastern India, Uttarakhand and and south-western part of Jammu and Kashmir areas have an annual rainfall of over variability of over exists in the western part Rajasthan, northern part of Jammu and Kashmir parts of Deccan plateau. This shows the rainfall is highest at the place where average is lowest

38. #38Practice set
    Which of the following statements given below is/are correct? 1. During Winter, the rainfall goes on increasing from west to east in peninsular regions and goes on decreasing from west to east in the extra peninsular regions. 2. During Summer, the rainfall goes on decreasing from west to east in the peninsular region and goes on increasing from west to east in extra peninsular region.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correct. During winter in the north east monsoon while crossing over the Bengal picks up moistures and causes torrential the Coromandel coast and goes on decreasing to west. In extra peninsular regions due to some cyclones from the Mediterranean Sea in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi etc and starts west to east as it moves 2 is correct. During summer, the Arabian brings heavy rainfall on the windward side of and as it moves forwards, these winds gets heated up and reduce humidity in winds and rainfall decreases from west to east in peninsular in extra peninsular regions, the Bay of Bengal widespread rainfall due to the hill ranges in India and eastern Himalayas and as it moves from west in these regions rainfall goes on decreasing. Also, sea branch brings scanty rainfall over the due to parallel ranges of Aravalis

39. #39Full-length test
    If you want to see Seabuckthorn species in their natural habitat, which of the following areas will you have to visit?
    • AAreas above the tree line in the Himalayan region, like the cold deserts of Ladakh and Spiti
    • BIn the tropical evergreen forests of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Western Ghats
    • CEanni grasslands in the salt marsh of the Rann od Kutch in Gujarat
    • DArid and semi-arid regions of western Rajasthan and Thar desert
    Answer: (A) Areas above the tree line in the Himalayan region, like the cold deserts of Ladakh and Spiti
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct is a shrub which produces an edible berry. In India, it is found above the in the Himalayan region, generally in dry areas such cold deserts of Ladakh and Spiti. A major part is this plant in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Arunachal Pradesh

40. #40Full-length test
    These are longitudinal valleys formed as a result of folding. Overtime these have been filled with alluvium brought down by Himalayan rivers. The region is rich in biodiversity and is also very fertile. The economy of this region is based on tea, timber, and tourism. On the basis of information given above, identify the geographical region
    • AShiwaliks
    • BDuars
    • CKarewas
    • DKayals
    Answer: (B) Duars
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct b is correct. Duars are alluvial floodplains Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas. They are the result during the formation of the Himalayas. They to many endangered species like one horned rhino National parks and wildlife sanctuaries are found numbers such as Manas, Jaldpara, Buxa National Mahananda Wildlife a is incorrect. The Shivalik Hills, also known Hills, are a mountain range of the outer stretches from the Indus River about 2,400 km to the Brahmaputra c is incorrect. Karewas are lacustrine deposits thickness of about 1400 m. It lies between the Pir and the Great Himalayan Range, in Northwest world-famous variety of saffron, which is locally "zafran" is cultivated on this deposit d is incorrect. Backwaters in Kerala are known They are a network of brackish lagoons and parallel to the Arabian Sea coast of Kerala

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