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Quiz on India's Relief Features

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the physical features referred to as relief features in India?

a)

Mountains, plains, plateaus

b)

Forests, deserts, wetlands

c)

Rivers, lakes, oceans

d)

Cities, towns, villages

2.

Which of the following is a major relief division of India?

a)

The Andes

b)

The Rockies

c)

The Sahara

d)

The Himalayas

3.

What is the average elevation of the Greater Himalayas?

a)

3000 meters

b)

4000 meters

c)

5000 meters

d)

6100 meters

4.

Which river is NOT a part of the Himalayan river system?

a)

Ganga

b)

Godavari

c)

Brahmaputra

d)

Indus

5.

What is the primary reason for the formation of the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

a)

Erosion by rivers

b)

Volcanic activity

c)

Glacial deposits

d)

Sediment deposition by rivers

6.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Shiwalik Range?

a)

It has a hogback appearance

b)

It is composed mainly of igneous rocks

c)

It is the highest range of the Himalayas

d)

It is located in the southernmost part of India

7.

What is the main feature of the Terai region?

a)

It is a swampy and marshy region

b)

It is a coastal area

c)

It is a desert area

d)

It is a mountainous region

8.

Which plateau is known for its rich mineral resources?

a)

Deccan Plateau

b)

All of the above

c)

Malwa Plateau

d)

Chotanagpur Plateau

9.

What is the primary vegetation type found in the Himalayas?

a)

Tropical forests

b)

Coniferous forests

c)

Desert vegetation

d)

Temperate forests

10.

Which of the following is a feature of the Eastern Ghats?

a)

They are located in the northern part of India

b)

They are not continuous

c)

They are higher than the Western Ghats

d)

They are continuous

11.

What is the significance of the Indian Standard Meridian?

a)

It determines the height of mountains

b)

It is the reference for Indian Standard Time

c)

It is used for agricultural purposes

d)

It marks the boundary of India

12.

Which of the following rivers flows through the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

a)

Ganga

b)

Narmada

c)

Godavari

d)

Brahmaputra

13.

What type of climate do the Himalayas help to create in India?

a)

Polar climate

b)

Desert climate

c)

Tropical climate

d)

Monsoon climate

14.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Peninsular Plateau?

a)

Malwa Plateau

b)

Deccan Plateau

c)

Himalayan Plateau

d)

Chotanagpur Plateau

15.

What is the main characteristic of the Thar Desert?

a)

High rainfall

b)

Dense vegetation

c)

Arid climate

d)

Fertile soil

16.

Which coastal plain is known for its rich fishing resources?

a)

Konkan Coast

b)

Canara Coast

c)

Malabar Coast

d)

All of the above

17.

What is the primary origin of the Lakshadweep Islands?

a)

Coral

b)

Volcanic

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Sedimentary

18.

Which of the following is a feature of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

a)

Sedimentary origin

b)

Metamorphic origin

c)

Coral origin

d)

Volcanic origin

19.

What is the average height of the Eastern Ghats?

a)

Above 1000 meters

b)

Below 900 meters

c)

Above 1500 meters

d)

Below 500 meters

20.

Which of the following rivers is known for its perennial flow?

a)

Brahmaputra

b)

Godavari

c)

Luni

d)

Krishna

21.

What is the primary reason for the diversity in climatic conditions in India?

a)

Urbanization

b)

Population density

c)

Industrialization

d)

Geographical location

22.

Which mountain range is known as the outer Himalayas?

a)

Zaskar Range

b)

Shiwalik Range

c)

Middle Himalayas

d)

Greater Himalayas

23.

What is the main feature of the Bhabar region?

a)

It is a fertile plain

b)

It is porous in nature

c)

It is a desert area

d)

It is a mountainous region

24.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Deccan Plateau?

a)

It has broad and shallow valleys

b)

It has a high rainfall

c)

It is surrounded by sea on three sides

d)

It is composed mainly of sedimentary rocks

25.

What is the significance of the Indira Gandhi Canal?

a)

It is the longest canal in India

b)

It is a tourist attraction

c)

It is used for fishing

d)

It is a natural river

26.

Which of the following is a feature of the Northern Plains?

a)

It is formed by volcanic activity

b)

It is a result of sediment deposition

c)

It is a desert region

d)

It is a mountainous area

27.

What is the primary vegetation type found in the Terai region?

a)

Desert vegetation

b)

Tropical forests

c)

Temperate forests

d)

Swampy vegetation

28.

Which of the following is a major river in the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

a)

Krishna

b)

Narmada

c)

Ganga

d)

Godavari

29.

What is the main feature of the coastal plains of India?

a)

They are very high

b)

They are desert-like

c)

They are mountainous

d)

They are very fertile

30.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Himalayan rivers?

a)

They are short

b)

They are seasonal

c)

They are slow-flowing

d)

They are perennial

31.

What is the primary reason for the formation of the Himalayas?

a)

Erosion

b)

Volcanic activity

c)

Weathering

d)

Collision of tectonic plates

32.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Peninsular Plateau?

a)

It has rounded hills

b)

It is rich in minerals

c)

It is surrounded by sea

d)

It has high rainfall

33.

What is the main characteristic of the Thar Desert?

a)

High vegetation

b)

Low rainfall

c)

Fertile soil

d)

High population density

34.

Which of the following is a feature of the Western Ghats?

a)

They are lower than the Eastern Ghats

b)

They are dry

c)

They are located in the northern part of India

d)

They are continuous

35.

What is the primary origin of the Andaman Islands?

a)

Metamorphic

b)

Coral

c)

Sedimentary

d)

Volcanic

36.

Which of the following is a feature of the coastal plains of Tamil Nadu?

a)

They are desert-like

b)

They are mountainous

c)

They are very fertile

d)

They are very high

37.

In Asia India is located towards

a)

North

b)

South

c)

West

d)

East

38.

The famous valleys and hill stations are present in the following Himalayan ranges

a)

Lesser Himalayas

b)

Greater Himalayas

c)

Outer Himalayas

d)

Purvanchal Himalayas

39.

This is a perennial river

a)

Godavari

b)

Krishna

c)

Cauveri

d)

Ganga

40.

Outer Himalayas in Assom are known as

a)

Khasi hills

b)

Cachar hills

c)

Mishmi hills

d)

Patkai hills

41.

Marshy and swampy region in himalayas is called

a)

Bhabar

b)

Khadar

c)

Terai

d)

Bhangar

42.

This plateau is rich in mineral resources

a)

Deccan

b)

Malwa

c)

Chotanagapur

d)

Bundel khand

43.

Highest peak in south India

a)

Everest

b)

Anaimudi

c)

Aroma hills

d)

Dodabetta

44.

Canara coast is in this state

a)

Andhrapradesh

b)

Tamilanadu

c)

Kerala

d)

Karnataka

45.

Southernmost tip of Indian main land is

a)

Kanyakumari

b)

Indira point

c)

Kerala

d)

Tamilanadu

46.

India is located in this zone

a)

Polar zone

b)

Tropical zone

c)

Temperature zone

d)

Sub polar zone

47.

The Dunes are the valleys lying between

a)

Himadri and Himachal ranges

b)

Greater Himalayas and Lesser Himalayas

c)

The Lesser Himalayas and Shivalik ranges

d)

The pir panchal and Mahabharath ranges

48.

Which of the following is coral origin

a)

Andaman and Nicobar

b)

Lakshadweep

c)

Arkan yoma

d)

Narkondam

49.

The result of the interaction of Himalayas rivers is the formation of

a)

Northern plain

b)

Deccan plateau

c)

East coast plain

d)

West coast plain

50.

This is located on the leeward side of Aravalis

a)

Malwa plateau

b)

Chota nagapur plateau

c)

Thar desert

d)

Vindhya ranges

51.

The IST Means________________

a)

Indian Statistical Time

b)

Indian Standard Material

c)

International Standard Time

d)

Indian Standard Time

52.

The GMT Means______________

a)

Gross Mean Time

b)

Geological Mean Time

c)

Greenwich Mean Time

d)

German Mean Time

53.

The Time difference between GMT and IST is_________

a)

IST is 5 ½ Hrs ahead to GMT

b)

IST is 5 ½ Hrs behind to GMT

c)

GMT is 5 ½ Hrs ahead to IST

d)

IST and GMT has same time

54.

The time is 8:00 AM at London, then what is the time at New Delhi?

a)

1:00 PM

b)

1:30 PM

c)

2:30 AM

d)

2:00 AM

55.

How much time does the Sun take to raise at Gujarat after Arunachal Pradesh?

a)

2 Hrs

b)

2 ½ Hrs

c)

3 Hrs

d)

3 ½ Hrs

56.

The distance between Easternmost point to Westernmost point of India is _______

a)

2733 KM

b)

2533 KM

c)

2933 KM

d)

3214 KM

57.

The distance between Northernmost point to Southernmost point of India is _______

a)

2733 KM

b)

2533 KM

c)

2933 KM

d)

3214 KM

58.

Which of the following country is NOT a neighbour to our country?

a)

Nepal

b)

Bhutan

c)

Pakistan

d)

Iran

59.

Indian peninsula is part of ________ land.

a)

Angara

b)

Gondwana

c)

Laurasia

d)

Eurasia

60.

The total distance of Himalayan Mountains is ________

a)

2400 KM

b)

2533 KM

c)

2933 KM

d)

2500 KM

61.

Which of the following statement is FALSE about Himadri ranges?

a)

Himadri are also called as Greater Himalayas.

b)

Covered with snow and ice.

c)

We can find Glaciers here.

d)

The average height is 6900 Mtrs.

62.

The famous Pir Panjal and Mahabharat ranges situated in______ ranges.

a)

The Himadri

b)

The Lesser Himalayas

c)

The Shivalik

d)

The Purvanchal

63.

The famous hills stations like Simla, Mussorie, Almora and Darjiling are located in ____ ranges.

a)

The Himadri

b)

The Lesser Himalayas

c)

The Shivalik

d)

The Purvanchal

64.

Which of the following ranges are last in formation of Himalayas?

a)

The Himadri

b)

The Lesser Himalayas

c)

The Shivalik

d)

The Purvanchal

65.

The easternmost boundary of the Himalayas is _________

a)

The Indus Valley

b)

The Brahmaputra Valley

c)

The Narmada Valley

d)

The Ganga Valley

66.

The eastern boundary of the India is ____________ ranges.

a)

The Himadri

b)

The Lesser Himalayas

c)

The Shivalik

d)

The Purvanchal

67.

The Patkai hills, The Naga hills, The Manipuri hills and The Khasi hills are part of _____ ranges.

a)

The Himadri

b)

The Lesser Himalayas

c)

The Shivalik

d)

The Purvanchal

68.

Which of the following statement is FALSE statement about The Himalayas?

a)

These act as barriers protecting from cold winds of Central Asia.

b)

These are reason for monsoon type of climate in India.

c)

These are the source of perennial rivers in India.

d)

These are the reason for the origin of Lakshadweep Islands.

69.

Doab Means___________

a)

The land between two mountain ranges

b)

The land between two rivers

c)

The valley between Himachal and Shivaliks

d)

The land between two lakes

70.

Which part of the Indo-Gangetic Plain extended from Ghaggar to Teesta rivers?

a)

The Central Part

b)

The Western Part

c)

The Southern Part

d)

The Eastern Part

71.

The Himalayan rivers flowing down, deposit gravel and pebble sediments in a narrow belt and it is names as ____________.

a)

Bhabar

b)

Khadar

c)

Bhangar

d)

Terai

72.

The topography of the Indian Peninsular Plateau is tilted towards _________________

a)

West

b)

East

c)

North

d)

South

73.

Central High Lands is another name of __________ plateau.

a)

Malwa

b)

Chota Nagpur

c)

Ladakh

d)

Deccan

74.

Which of the following range is NOT acting as a boundary to Deccan Plateau?

a)

Satpura Range

b)

Eastern Ghats

c)

Western Ghats

d)

Aravali Hills

75.

Nilgiris and Western Ghats joins at

a)

Gudaluru

b)

Nimmakuru

c)

Jalasindhi

d)

Gummadala

76.

Which of the following is a wrong pair?

a)

Palani Hills – Tamilnadu

b)

Annamalai Hills - Kerala

c)

Cardamom Hills – Kerala

d)

Aravali Hills – Karnataka

77.

Nallamalas, Velikondas, Palakondas and Seshachala hills are part of

a)

Western Ghats

b)

Nilgiris

c)

Aravali Hills

d)

Eastern Ghats

78.

Udagamandalam is another name of

a)

Palani

b)

Kodaikanal

c)

Ooty

d)

Munnar

79.

Which of the following relief division of India formed due to volcanic activity?

a)

Peninsular Plateau

b)

Himalayas

c)

Indo_Gangetic Plain

d)

Thar Desert

80.

Which of the following is FALSE statement about Thar Desert?

a)

Thar Desert located on the leeward side of Aravali Hills.

b)

The only one river flowing in Thar Desert is Luni.

c)

It has arid climate.

d)

It has annual rainfall of 100 to 150 cm per year.

81.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are elevated portions of submerged mountain parts which are running from ______ mountain in Mayanmar.

a)

Kilimanjaro

b)

Arkan Yoma

c)

Everest

d)

Guayama

82.

Southmost tip of India is ______________.

a)

Rajeev Point

b)

Rann of Kutch

c)

Malabar Point

d)

Indira Point

83.

Which of the following statement is FALSE about Lakshadweep Islands?

a)

These are Coral origin islands

b)

Its total geographical are is 32 Sq Km.

c)

It is famous for a great variety of Flora and Fauna

d)

Indira Point is located in these Lakshadweep Islands.

84.

Which of the following river has Internal Drainage system?

a)

The Narmada River

b)

The Satpura River

c)

The Godavari River

d)

The Luni River

85.

Which of the following latitude is going through the centre of our country?

a)

Tropic of Cancer

b)

The Equator

c)

Tropic of Capricorn

d)

Arctic Circle

86.

In which state the Himalayas are taking hair pin bend?

a)

West Bengal

b)

Assom

c)

Arunachal Pradesh

d)

Mizoram

87.

Which of the Himalayan Mountain ranges are less hostile and more friendly to human contact?

a)

The Himadri

b)

The Middle Himalayas

c)

The Shivalik

d)

The Purvanchal

88.

Which of the following statement is correct?

i) The western coastal plain situated from Rann of Kutch to Kanyakumari.

ii) The eastern coastal plain stretches from Mahanadi Delta to Cauvery Delta.

iii) The Chilka Lake is located in Odisha.

iv) The Pulicat and Kollery lakes are located in Andhra Pradesh.

a)

i is correct

b)

i and ii are correct

c)

i, ii and iii are correct

d)

i, ii, iii and iv are correct

89.

Which of the following area was converted into the agricultural land for the migrated people during partition of India

a)

Babar

b)

Terai

c)

Bhangar

d)

Brahmaputra Valley

90.

Which of the following statements are true regarding the vast Northern plains of India ...

i. It consists of the alluvial soil brought by the Himalayan rivers from the north

ii. It consists of alluvial soil brought by the Peninsular rivers

a)

Only i

b)

Only ii

c)

Both i and ii

d)

None of the two

91.

Which is the highest peak in Eastern Ghats

a)

Aroma konda

b)

Velikonda

c)

Pala konda

d)

Seshachala hill

92.

The Triangular area which lies the south of Narmada river is called as

a)

Malwa Plateau

b)

Chota Nagpur Plateau

c)

Deccan Plateau

d)

Tibetan plateau

93.

Ooty is located in these mountains

a)

Mahadev Hills

b)

Nilgiris

c)

Aravali

d)

Annamalai

94.

Fine alluvial plain regions are found towards the south of

a)

Terai Region

b)

Chota Nagpur Plateau

c)

Rann of kutch

d)

Kanyakumari

95.

The north edge of Deccan plateau

a)

Nilgiris

b)

Satpura range

c)

Himalayas

d)

Western Ghats

96.

Identify the true statement

a)

Western Ghats are continuous

b)

Aroma Konda is the highest peak in Western Ghats

c)

The average altitude of Western Ghats is 900 metres

d)

Doddabetta is the highest peak in Eastern Ghats

97.

The Indian landmass was not formed because of

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Humidity

d)

Deposition

98.

Find out the odd one

a)

Kodaikanal

b)

Mussoorie

c)

Simla

d)

Nainital

99.

Identify the True Statement....

(1) In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Narkondam and Barren islands are of Coral Origin

(2) Lakshadweep islands are of Volcanic Origin

a)

Only 1 is correct

b)

Only 2 is correct

c)

1 and 2 are correct

d)

1 and 2 are incorrect

100.

The soils that are formed due to volcanic activity in the peninsular plateau are

a)

Alluvial soils

b)

Red soils

c)

Laterite soils

d)

Black soils

101.

Highest peak in South India is

a)

Everest

b)

Anaimudi

c)

Aroma hills

d)

Dodabetta

102.

The result of the interaction of Himalayas rivers is the formation of

a)

Northern Plain

b)

Deccan Plateau

c)

East Coastal Plain

d)

West Coastal Plain

103.

The reason behind the name ‘peninsula’ is

a)

It is an ancient land block

b)

It has water on 3 sides and land one side

c)

It is a plateau

d)

None of the above