India's Geography Quiz

What is a subcontinent?

• A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides

• A small island in the ocean

• A smaller piece of land that is part of a larger continent

• A large landmass with no specific designation

What are the two greatest rivers in India?

• Nile and Amazon

• Indus and Amazon

• Ganges and Nile

• Ganges and Indus

Which plateau covers approximately 43% of India's landmass?

• Colorado Plateau

• Tibetan Plateau

• Deccan Plateau

• Siberian Plateau

How are mountains formed?

• By tectonic plates pushing together

• By meteorite impacts

• By erosion from wind and water

• By volcanic eruptions

What is the meaning of the word 'Himalaya'?

• Land of the gods

• Valley of flowers

• Home of snow

• Land of the rising sun

What is the main impact of the summer monsoon in India?

• Heavy rainfall and flooding

• Mild and pleasant weather

• Droughts and dry conditions

• Strong and violent wind storms

What is the main impact of the winter monsoon in India?

• Strong and violent wind storms

• Droughts and dry conditions

• Mild and pleasant weather

• Heavy rainfall and flooding

Which mountain range borders the Deccan Plateau on each side?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Western and Eastern Ghats

• Himalayas

What is the source of both the Ganges and Indus rivers?

• Arabian Sea

• Bay of Bengal

• Himalaya Mountains

• Indian Ocean

What is the main reason for the dense population in India's northern and north-eastern sections?

• Government incentives for settlement

• Favorable conditions in the Indo-Gangetic Plain

• High employment opportunities

• Abundance of natural resources