Geography of South East Asia

Where did the word ‘India’ come from?

• The word 'India' comes from the Latin word 'Indus'.
• The word 'India' is derived from the Greek term for 'land of the rivers'.
• The word 'India' comes from the River Indus.
• The word 'India' originates from an ancient Egyptian term.

Which is the world’s highest peak?

• Mount Everest
• Lhotse
• Kangchenjunga
• K2

Which mountain passes were used by the traders to travel into the region?

• Khyber Pass, Bolan Pass,

• Karakoram Pass
• Nanga Parbat Pass
• Zoji La Pass

What physical feature separates the north from the south of India?

• Vindhya Range
• Thar Desert
• Western Ghats
• Himalayan Mountains

What kind of rocks can be found on the Deccan plateau?

• Clay and chalk
• Granite and marble
• Igneous and metamorphic rocks
• Basalt and Ingenious rocks

Which areas were used by the ancient traders?

• Trans-Saharan Trade Route
• Amazon River
• Great Wall of China
• Silk Road, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, Arabian Peninsula

Monsoon in India Occur between

• January to February
• October to December
• March to May
• April to September

Worst country affected by monsoon

• Nepal
• India
• Pakistan
• Bangladesh

Winter monsoon winds in India blows from

• Southeast
• Northeast
• Southwest
• Northwest

Benefits of summer winter monsoon and summer monsoon

• Summer monsoon causes drought and crop failure.
• Winter monsoon leads to flooding and soil erosion.
• Both monsoons have no impact on agriculture.
• Helpful for traditional sail boat and merchants in their journey