Chapter 1: India: Relief Features — Online MCQ Test
SOCIAL STUDIES · CLASS 10th · Telangana State Board
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Chapter 1: India: Relief Features — Important Questions & Answers
Which is the highest mountain range in India?
- A. Aravalli Range
- B. Himalayas
- C. Vindhya Range
- D. Western Ghats
Answer: B. Himalayas
The Himalayas are the highest mountain system in India and form the northern boundary of the country.
The Himalayas are the highest mountain system in India and form the northern boundary of the country.
The great northern plains of India are mainly formed by the deposits of which rivers?
- A. Narmada and Tapi
- B. Godavari and Krishna
- C. Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra
- D. Mahi and Sabarmati
Answer: C. Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra
The Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains were formed by alluvial deposits brought by the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems.
The Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains were formed by alluvial deposits brought by the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems.
Which relief feature separates the Himalayas from the Peninsular Plateau in north India?
- A. Indo-Gangetic Plains
- B. Coastal Plains
- C. Thar Desert
- D. Andaman Islands
Answer: A. Indo-Gangetic Plains
The Indo-Gangetic Plains lie between the Himalayan Mountains and the Peninsular Plateau.
The Indo-Gangetic Plains lie between the Himalayan Mountains and the Peninsular Plateau.
A city located on the western coast of India usually has:
- A. very dry climate due to no sea influence
- B. moderating influence of the sea on temperature
- C. same climate as the Himalayas
- D. no rainfall throughout the year
Answer: B. moderating influence of the sea on temperature
Coastal regions experience the sea's moderating effect, which reduces temperature extremes.
Coastal regions experience the sea's moderating effect, which reduces temperature extremes.
Which of the following statements best compares the Himalayan region and the Peninsular Plateau?
- A. Both are young fold mountains
- B. The Himalayas are young and lofty, while the Peninsular Plateau is old and stable
- C. The Peninsular Plateau is higher than the Himalayas
- D. Both are formed mainly by river deposits
Answer: B. The Himalayas are young and lofty, while the Peninsular Plateau is old and stable
The Himalayas are young fold mountains, whereas the Peninsular Plateau is an old, stable landmass.
The Himalayas are young fold mountains, whereas the Peninsular Plateau is an old, stable landmass.