
Formation of ravines is typical of an area prone to soil erosion. Arrange the following states in descending order of ravine affected area.

Important Questions on Physiography of India
Consider the following impacts in a situation of no Himalayas:
1. The Indian subcontinent would be marred by the cold Siberian winds.
2. The lndo-Gangetic plain would be devoid of lush green vegetation present on account of alluvial deposits.
3. North-western part of India would have experienced humid condition on account of westerly jet stream.
Which of the above statement/statements is/ are correct?

Given below is a list of few of India's mountain passes. Which of them relates to the strategic Chumbi Valley?
1. Jelep la
2. Bomdi la
3. Nathu la
4. Dipher la
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. Palkonda hills 2. Javadi hills
3. Nallamalai hills 4. Cardamom hills
5. Shevaroy hills
Choose the answer from the codes given below:

1. Deep gorges
2. U-turn river courses
3. Parallel mountain ranges
4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?

Consider the following pairs:
Hills | Region |
. Cardamom Hills | Coromandel Coast |
. Kaimur Hills | Konkan Coast |
. Mahadeo Hills | Central India |
. Mikir Hills | North-East India |
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?



1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five states only.
2. The Western Ghats are spread over five states only.
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two states only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
