Structure and Physiography of India

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Structure and Physiography of India: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Ground Water Resources of India, Scarps, Rapids and Physiographic Structure and Relief of India etc.

Important Questions on Structure and Physiography of India

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Which landmasses are separated by the 10 degree channel ??

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Which one of the following is not a mountain peak of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

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Consider the following statements about Karewas:

1. These are the lacustrine deposits of Pleistocene period.

2. These are found along the lower slopes of Pir Panjal.

3. Karewas are well known for the cultivation of saffron, almond and walnut.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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Which of the following statements about the coasts of India is/are correct?

1. The West Coast of India is a high rocky, retreating coast.

2. The West Coast of India is dominated by erosional landforms.

3. The East Coast of India, however, is a low sedimentary coast exhibiting depositional forms.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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In which one of the following States/UT, is the Lake Tsomgo located ?

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

  List I (Drainage Pattern of River   List II (Feature
A. Insequent 1. Whose direction of flow is controlled by the rock structure
B. Consequent 2. No apparent reason why it follows the path it takes
C. Subsequent 3. Flow in the same direction as the consequent
D. Resequent 4. Whose course is determined by the original slope of the land

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The Indian desert also known as Marusthali is believed to be under the sea during which one of the following eras ?

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Which one of the following processes leads to expansion of certain minerals as they take up water, causing additional stress in the rock?

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Select the correct group of peaks of peninsular India in descending order of their heights

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Which one of the following rivers takes a “U” turn at Namcha Barwa and enters India?

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Identify the river based on the following descriptions:

1. It is the largest peninsular river in India and also known as Dakshin Ganga.

2. It rises in the Nasik district of Maharashtra and discharges its water into the Bay of Bengal.

3. Indravati and Pranhita are the important tributaries’ of this river.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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Which of the following is not a part of the Indian physiographic division?

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In which Indian state will you find the Kathiawar peninsula?

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Nathu La Pass connects India with which of its neighbouring countries?

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Which of the following rivers drains into the Gulf of Cambay of the Arabian Sea in the state of Gujarat? 

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Which Indian state had the highest number of large dams as of January 2021

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In which of the following Indian states will you find the 'Kunchikal Falls'?

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In which of the following states is the Kolleru Lake located?

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The river Giri is an important tributary of the _____.

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Which of the following Himalayan peaks is not located in Nepal?