Physical Geography

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Physical Geography: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Location of India, Geographic Dimensions of India, Physical Boundaries of India, Major Physiographic Divisions of India, Himalayan Rivers, Peninsular Rivers, Monsoon Type Climate of India, Seasons in India, etc.

Important Questions on Physical Geography

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The part of Assam Himalayas lies between which rivers ?

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Where is the only active volcano in India found ?

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Which is the administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep ?

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Which is one of the distinct features of the Peninsular plateau ?

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Where is the Lakshadweep Islands group located?

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What marks the eastward extension of the plateau, which is also drained by the Damodar river?

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What are the broad divisions of the Peninsular plateau?

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According to the variations in its relief, the northern plain is divided into how many parts?

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Kumaon Himalayas are situated between two rivers. What are their names?

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Name the soil which containing calcareous deposits ?

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The tropical climate which consist of heat waves hot winds and low humidity comes under which climatic conditions?

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The northern plains have been formed by the interplay of how many river systems in India?

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Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim have common frontiers with _____.

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The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is

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In which direction, the Himalayan mountain ranges run from the Indus to the Brahmaputra?

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Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called:

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How many parallel ranges the Himalayas consists of in its longitudinal extent?

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The monsoon wind enters in Indian sub-continent from which direction?

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There has never been any volcanic activity in Indian territories.

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The longitudinal green valleys lying between the lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks are known as _____. (Duns/Passes)