MCQs of Chapter 2 Physical Features of India

MCQs Geography Chapter 2 Physical Features of India

MCQs Geography Chapter 2 Physical Features of India

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According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ the earth’s crust is formed of how many major plates? 

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According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ what have been the effects of the movement of the plates?

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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?

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Which continents of today were part of the Gondwanaland ?

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According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ when some plates come towards each other, which of the following is formed?

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A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as _______.

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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?

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Which islands of India are called Coral Islands? 

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Which of the following is the highest peak in India? 

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The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges in its longitudinal extent. Which of the following is the name of the northern-most range? 

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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 ________.

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In which division of the Himalayas are the famous valleys of Kashmir, Kangra and Kullu located? 

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Which of the following physiographic divisions of India was formed out of accumulations in the Tethys geosyncline? 

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The largest delta in the world is : 

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Which of the following is responsible for the variation in the colour of soil in different parts of India?

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Which part of the Himalayas is perennially snowbound?

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Which two hills are located in the south-east of Eastern Ghats ? 

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Which of the following ranges of the Himalayas are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers?

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The Peninsular Plateau of India is part of which of the following landmass?

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The wet and swampy belt of the Northern Region is known locally as : 

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According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ when some plates move away from each other, which of the following is formed?

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According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ in the event of two plates coming together, which of the following is not possible?

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Which of the following physical features forms a natural barrier to the north of India?

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From the point of view of geology, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is considered to be an unstable zone?

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Find the odd one out : 

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A narrow gap in a mountain range providing access to the other side is : 

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Geologically, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks?

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Which of the following are young-fold mountains?

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Which of the following is a plausible theory presented by Earth scientists to explain the formation of continents and oceans and the various landforms?

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Which of the following is not a mountain pass in the Great Himalayas?

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The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and Shivaliks are known as _______.

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Which of the following ranges are not part of the Lesser Himalayas or Himachal?

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Which of the following has not been a factor in the creation and modification of India’s relief features?

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According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ the movement of the plates result in some geological activity. Which one of the following is not such a geological activity?

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What are Lesser Himalayas known as? 

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Which of the following divisions of India has the oldest landmass?

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Which of the following countries or continents was not a part of the ancient landmass of Gondwanaland?

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