Geographical Diversity and Weather in India

Which of the following mountain ranges is the youngest?

• Aravallis

• Satpura

• Himalayas

• Western Ghats

The 'abode of snow' refers to which Indian geographical feature?

• Thar Desert

• Western Ghats

• Deccan Plateau

• Himalayas

Which Indian river originates from Gaumukh in the Gangotri Glacier?

• Yamuna

• Ganga

• Brahmaputra

• Kaveri

The Peninsular Plateau is bounded by which mountain ranges?

• Aravallis and Vindhyas

• Western and Eastern Ghats

• Himalayas and Shivaliks

• Satpura and Aravallis

Which desert in India is classified as a cold desert?

• Thar

• Ladakh

• Rann of Kutch

• Banni

Assertion (A): The Aravalli Hills prevent the eastward expansion of the Thar Desert. Reason (R): The Aravalli Hills are among the youngest mountain ranges in India.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation

• A is true, R is false

• A is false, R is true

Which of the following places is famous for its 'Moonland'-like landscape?

• Cherrapunji

• Munnar

• Ladakh

• Jaisalmer

The Great Indian Desert is mostly located in which Indian state?

• Gujarat

• Haryana

• Rajasthan

• Punjab

Which coastal plain has more deltas?

• Western Coastal Plain

• Eastern Coastal Plain

• Both

• None

Which of these islands has India's only active volcano?

• Lakshadweep

• Minicoy

• Barren Island

• Car Nicobar