Quiz on the Physical Features of India

What is the major landform feature of India that includes mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus, and islands?

• Geological features

• Cultural regions

• Physiographic divisions

• Climate zones

Which mountain range is known as the loftiest and most rugged mountain barrier in the world?

• Himalayas

• Western Ghats

• Aravalis

• Eastern Ghats

What is the average height of the peaks in the Great Himalayas?

• 7,000 metres

• 6,000 metres

• 5,000 metres

• 4,000 metres

Which of the following is NOT a major physiographic division of India?

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Indian Desert

• The Northern Plains

• The Great Plains

What type of soil is primarily found in the Northern Plains of India?

• Alluvial soil

• Loamy soil

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

Which river is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world located in?

• Yamuna

• Ganga

• Brahmaputra

• Indus

What is the term used for the region of the Northern Plains that is swampy and marshy?

• Bhangar

• Bhabar

• Terai

• Khadar

Which plateau is known for its black soil area called Deccan Trap?

• Central Highlands

• Deccan Plateau

• Malwa Plateau

• Chotanagpur Plateau

What is the primary characteristic of the Indian Desert?

• High rainfall

• Dense forests

• Fertile soil

• Low rainfall

Which coastal plain is located along the Arabian Sea?

• Coromandel Coast

• Konkan

• Northern Circar

• Malabar Coast