Introduction to geography and context of india

Introduction to geography and context of india

Questions

#### Which of the following is the largest state in India by area? 1. [x] Rajasthan 2. [ ] Uttar Pradesh 3. [ ] Maharashtra 4. [ ] Madhya Pradesh #### Which water body lies to the west of India? 1. [ ] Bay of Bengal 2. [x] Arabian Sea 3. [ ] Indian Ocean 4. [ ] Red Sea #### Which islands of India are called Coral Islands? 1. [x] Lakshadweep 2. [ ] Andaman and Nicobar 3. [ ] Both 4. [ ] None of these #### The largest delta in the world is: 1. [x] Ganga Delta 2. [ ] Mahanadi Delta 3. [ ] Sundarbans Delta 4. [ ] Godavari #### In which division of the Himalayas are the famous valleys of Kashmir, Kangra, and Kullu located? 1. [ ] The Himadri 2. [x] The Himachal 3. [ ] The Shivaliks 4. [ ] The Duns #### Which of the following is the highest peak in India? 1. [ ] Mt. Everest 2. [x] Kanchenjunga 3. [ ] Nanga Parbat 4. [ ] Nanda Devi #### 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? 1. [ ] The Himalayas 2. [x] The Northern Plains 3. [ ] The Peninsular Plateau 4. [ ] The Coastal Plains #### The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges in its longitudinal extent. Which of the following is the name of the northernmost range? 1. [x] The Himadri 2. [ ] The Himachal 3. [ ] The Shivaliks 4. [ ] The Purvanchal #### landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as _______ 1. [ ] Coast 2. [ ] Island 3. [x] Peninsula 4. [ ] None of the above #### Which of the following divisions of India has the oldest landmass? 1. [ ] The Himalayas 2. [ ] The Northern Plains 3. [x] The Peninsular Plateau 4. [ ] The Indian Desert