Landforms and Water Systems in South Asia

Which geographic zone in Nepal is known for its forested marshland that has been drained for farming?

• The Greater Himalaya

• The Tarai Plain

• The Churia Range

• The Mahabharat Range

What is the primary economic activity in the Maldives due to its limited land for agriculture?

• Tea cultivation

• Fishing

• Rice farming

• Rubber plantation

Which mountain range in Bhutan runs from the Greater to the Lesser Himalaya in the west-central part of the country?

• The Black Mountain range

• The Churia Range

• The Mahabharat Range

• The Duars Plain

What is the highest point in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Highlands?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Pidurutalagala

• Mount K2

• Mount Kanchenjunga

Which river in Sri Lanka is the longest and is used for irrigation purposes?

• The Mahaweli River

• The Ganges River

• The Brahmaputra River

• The Indus River

What natural feature protects the sandy beaches of many Maldivian islands from high seas?

• Mountain ranges

• Barrier reefs

• Dense forests

• High cliffs

Which of the following rivers in Nepal is known for its potential in hydroelectric power generation?

• The Baghmati River

• The Kosi River

• The Gandak River

• The Karnali River

What is the primary reason for the sparse population in the Greater Himalaya of Bhutan?

• Lack of water resources

• High altitude and rugged terrain

• Dense forest cover

• Frequent cyclones

Which geographic feature is common to both Nepal and Bhutan, influencing their river systems?

• The Indian Ocean

• The Himalaya Mountains

• The Central Highlands

• The Duars Plain

What is the main reason for the formation of atolls in the Maldives?

• Volcanic activity

• Coral reef development

• Tectonic plate movement

• River sediment deposition