Physical Features of the Indian Subcontinent Quiz

Which rivers in northern India carry rich silt from the mountains to the plains?

• Brahmaputra, Ganges, and Indus

• Ganges, Yamuna, and Indus

• Indus, Brahmaputra, and Godavari

• Brahmaputra, Ganges, and Yamuna

What type of soil is found in some parts of the Deccan Plateau in southern India?

• Black soil

• Alluvial soil

• Laterite soil

• Red soil

Which mountain range runs through present-day Pakistan and provides access to the Indian subcontinent through the Khyber Pass?

• The Himalayas

• The Andes

• The Hindu Kush

• The Alps

Which desert in northern India has huge sand dunes, little plant life, and extreme heat?

• Thar Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

Which mountain range lies near India's coasts and is higher and wetter than the other range?

• The Western Ghats

• The Andes

• The Himalayas

• The Eastern Ghats