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Which physiographic division of India constitutes one of the ancient land masses on the Earth’s surface?

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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

I. Himalayan Mountain - Tertiary Fold Mountain 

II. Deccan Trap - Volcanic Eruption

III. Western Ghats - Paleozoic Fold Mountain

Iv. Aravali Mountain - Pre-Cambrian Relict Mountain 

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According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics’ when some plate comes towards each other which one of the following is formed?
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The given map shows location of different mountain peaks in India

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A mountaineer wants to scale the mountain peaks in Peninsular India starting from North to South. Identify the correct sequence of peaks the mountaineer will follow?

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The Toda tribes are the original inhabitants of _____.
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The highest point of the Eastern Ghat is _____.
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Which is the other name of Sahyadri Range?
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The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats are marked by many differences in terms of geographical aspects.
Which of the following statements are true about the Eastern and Western Ghats?
I. The Western Ghats are more continuous than the Eastern Ghats.
II. Cardamom Hills, Javadi Hills, Shevaroy Hills, and Nallamalai Hills are part of Eastern Ghats.
III. The Western Ghats have a higher elevation than the Eastern Ghats.
IV. Doda Betta and Mahendragiri are the highest peaks of the Western and the Eastern Ghats respectively.
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Which of the following is the largest physical division of India?
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The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is
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Which of the following the Peninsular Plateau was a part of?
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Which of the following statements are true about the Peninsular Plateau of India?
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In which direction the height of the Western Ghats progressively increases ?
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The part of the plateau known as the Deccan trap contains black soil of _____ origin. (volcanic/erosional)
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What is the total land area covered by the Peninsular Plateau of India?
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The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is:
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Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.
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Distinguish between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
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Which is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats ?
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Which physical feature of India is made up of not only igneous rocks but metamorphic rocks also?
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Which plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhyan ranges?