Physical Divisions
69 questions
The paleomagnetic results obtained from India indicate that in the past, the Indian landmass has moved :
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Himalayas are still rising. Reason (R): The Indian tectonic plate is colliding with the Eurasian plate. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Kuttanad (or Kuttanadu) of Kerala is famous for :
Which of the following rock systems in India is the latest one?
Which one of the following pairs (Deccan Trap - Peculiarity) is not correctly matched?
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below : Assertion (A) : All rivers originating from the Himalayas are perennial. Reason (R) : Himalayas receive much of their precipitation from South-Western monsoon. Code :
The flat plains along the sub-Himalayan region in North India, are called –
The Kumaon Himalaya is situated between which of the rivers?
The south of 'Shiwalik' rock series, Bhabar region is an example of -
Which one of the following is the youngest mountain chain?
Which one of the following states does not lie along Patkai hills?
Pir Panjal Range is located/found in-
Consider the following statements regarding 'Atal Tunnel' Which of them is / are correct? 1. It was built by the Border Roads Organisation. 2. It connects Manali and Lahaul Spiti Valley 3. It is located across Pir-Panjal Range of Himalayas 4. It is strategically important for India Choose the correct answer from the code given below. Code :
Valley of Kashmir is situated between:
Which of the following is a part of Aksai Chin region?
With reference to "Shaksgam Valley", which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This valley is a strategic, key region, that is part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). 2. India has lodged protest against the infrastructural development being carried out by China in this valley. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Himachal stands for -
Which one of the following is the youngest mountain range of India?
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The highest concentration of seismic zones lies in Himalayan region in India. Reason (R): There are many longitudinal thrust zones in Himalayas. <!-- PAGE 420 --> 421 # Codes :
With reference to the Himalayan range, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. The sedimentary rocks of the greater Himalayas were fossil less. 2. Marine livings fossils are found in the sedimentary rocks of lesser Himalayas. 3. Remains of human civilization are found in outer or Shiwalik Himalayas. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Which of the following mountain systems of India is the oldest?
Which of the following is an example of 'Residual Mountain'?
Which of the following is the highest peak in South India?
The Narmada and Tapti rivers flank -
Which one of the following lies at the junction of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu states?
Select from the code given below the correct locational sequence of the following hills proceeding from south to north. (1) Satmala hills (2) Kaimur hills (3) Pir Panjal Range (4) Naga hills Code :
Cardamom Hills lie along the border of the states of -
Which one of the following does not lie in Maharashtra?
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List-I (Hills) List - II (States) A. Garo 1. Meghalaya B. Miri 2. Tamil Nadu C. Kollai Mallai 3. Arunachal Pradesh D. Dalma 4. Jharkhand Codes - A B C D
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Consider the following statements about Western Ghats : 1. It is a block mountain 2. Its eastern slope is a gently lowering down plateau. 3. Its northern section is covered by lava (Basalt) Which of the above statements are correct?
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the hills of Central India located from West to East?
The first Indian woman to have climbed Mt. Everest is :
Which of the following is the highest mountain peak in India?
Which one of the following gives correct sequence of Himalayan peaks in the direction east to west?
Which of the following mountain ranges are in the Himalayan mountains? 1. Cho Oyu 2. Lhotse 3. Annamalai 4. Sirumali Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code :
Which one of the following mountain peaks is not located in India?
With reference to the 'Trishul Peak in Himalayas', which of the following statements is/are correct? (1) It is situated in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. (2) The peak is more than 7500 m high. Select the correct answer from the code given below. Code :
Which one of the following is not correctly matched –
Which one of the following peaks is not located in India?
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list : <!-- PAGE 423 --> 424 List-I States A. Kerala B. Nagaland C. Uttarakhand D. Tamil Nadu Code : A B C D
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Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List - I (State of India) A. Tamil Nadu B. Rajasthan C. Nagaland D. Madhya Pradesh List - II (Highest Peak) 1. Dhupgarh Peak 2. Saramati Peak 3. Guru Shikhar peak 4. Doddabetta peak Codes : A B C D
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Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists. List - I (Hill/Mountain) A. Bateshwar Hill B. Bilari Range C. Chin Range D. Dhoshi Hill Code : A B C D
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The Kullu Valley is situated between the mountain ranges of :
In which state is the Nelang Valley located?
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
Which of the following is not correctly matched :
Which of the following is NOT a pass in the Western Ghats Mountain ranges?
Which one of the following (Passes – States/U.T.) is correctly matched?
Which one of the following is not correctly matched:
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Which of the following Passes lead to Leh?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below : List-I (Mountain Pass) List-II (State) A. Banihal 1. Himachal Pradesh B. Nathu La 2. Jammu and Kashmir C. Niti 3. Sikkim D. Shipki 4. Uttaranchal Code : A B C D
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Mountain Pass) List-II (State) A. Bum La 1. Arunachal Pradesh B. Jelep La 2. Himachal Pradesh C. Muling La 3. Sikkim D. Shipki La 4. Uttarakhand Code : A B C D
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Match the List-I and List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below : 425 <!-- PAGE 425 --> List-I (Mountain Pass) List-II (State) A. Mana 1. Sikkim B. Nathu La 2. Jammu and Kashmir C. Zozi La 3. Himachal Pradesh D. Shipki La 4. Uttarakhand Code :
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Which one of the following passes is located in Uttarakhand ?
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
Which of the following options represents correct order of mountain Passes from west to east I. Shipki La II. Nathu La III. Bomdi La IV. Lipulekh Code :
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Pass) List-II (Height from Sea Level) A. Debsa 1. 5360 metres B. Rohtang 2. 4850 metres C. Bara-lacha 3. 3978 metres D. Banihal 4. 2832 metres Codes: A B C D
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Which of the following is the largest glacier ?
Which of the following is the largest glacier?
Which amongst the following is the largest glacier?
Chaurabari Glacier is located towards –
Which one of the following glaciers is located in Kumaun region of Uttarakhand?
Meghalaya plateau is the part of –
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as reason (R). Assertion (A): Agra and Darjeeling are located on the same latitude but temperature of January in Agra is 16° Centigrade whereas it is only 4° Centigrade in Darjeeling. Reason (R): Temperature decreases with height and due to thin air, places in the mountains are cooler than places in the plains. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :
Why is Dhanbad the most densely inhabited district of Chotanagpur plateau?
Dandakaranya lies in –