Which among the following statements is/are correct?
1. In the remote past, the lndo-Gangetic plains were occupied by the Tethys Sea that was gradually filled up by sediments brought by Himalayan rivers.
2. The lndo -Gangetic plains comprise of igneous rocks such as granite and basalt.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Important Questions on Physiography of India
Consider the following pairs.
| Physiographic | Description feature | |
| 1 | Kayals | Backwaters on western coastal plains (Kerla backwaters) |
| 2 | Barchans | Crescent-shaped sand dunes |
| 3 | Bhabar | Region of old alluvium in the northern plains |
| 4 | Bagar Tract | Sandy tract along the western border of Haryana and eastern border of Rajasthan |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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?
