Quiz on the Physical Features of India

What is the highest peak in the Himalayas?

• K2

• Kanchenjunga

• Mt. Everest

• Nanga Parbat

Which plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhyan ranges?

• Central Highlands

• Chotanagpur Plateau

• Malwa Plateau

• Deccan Plateau

What is the main characteristic of the Northern Plains?

• Rocky terrain

• Desert climate

• Alluvial soil

• Hilly regions

Which mountain range is known as the 'Himalayan Mountains'?

• Western Ghats

• Eastern Ghats

• Shiwaliks

• Great Himalayas

What type of soil is found in the Deccan Trap region?

• Clay soil

• Black soil

• Sandy soil

• Loamy soil

Which river is the largest in the Indian desert region?

• Luni

• Brahmaputra

• Ganga

• Indus

What is the primary feature of the Peninsular Plateau?

• Flat plains

• Crystalline rocks

• Sandy dunes

• Volcanic soil

Which coastal plain is located along the Arabian Sea?

• Konkan Coast

• Northern Circar

• Coromandel Coast

• Malabar Coast

What is the main characteristic of the Shiwaliks?

• Unconsolidated sediments

• High altitude

• Volcanic origin

• Granite composition

Which island group is known for its coral origin?

• Andaman Islands

• Maldives

• Lakshadweep Islands

• Nicobar Islands