Major Physiographic Divisions of India

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Major Physiographic Divisions of India: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Major Physiographic Divisions of India, Importance of Physical Features of India and, Geological Formation of Indian Subcontinent

Important Questions on Major Physiographic Divisions of India

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Physical division in India adds to the diversity of the country. Justify the statement using examples of different landforms.

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What percentage of the total surface area of India is covered by mountains?

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Which island in Brahmaputra is the largest riverine Island in the world?

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The Dried and flat area extending from southern part of Punjab and Haryana to the Rann of Kutch is known as:

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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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What per cent area of the whole country does mountain occupy?

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Which one of the following is the oldest mountain system?

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Name the area of India where earthquakes often occur (high incidence zones) _____.

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If you travel in a straight line from Rajasthan to Nagaland, which river out of the following you will not cross?

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Which of the following is not a Himalayan range?

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Which of the following is not a physiographic division of India?

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A topographical map of an area is used to understand: