Plains and Deserts of India

1. Which statements about India’s Great Plains are correct?

  1. They consist of alluvial deposits from rivers.
  2. The average depth of these alluvium deposits increases as you move from south to north.
  3. The Great Plains of India are situated north of the Shiwalik.

Choose the correct answer based on the codes below:

  1. All three statements are correct
  2. Only statement 1 is correct
  3. Only statements 1 and 2 are correct
  4. Only statement 3 is correct
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Answer: Option C. Only statements 1 and 2 are correct

2. Which mountain ranges form the boundary between the Gangetic Plain and the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Satpura and Vindhya Range
  2. Himalayas Range
  3. Aravalli Range
  4. Purvanchal Range
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Answer: Option A. Satpura and Vindhya Range

3. Which facts about Bhabar Plain in India are true?

  1. It lies south of Shiwalik and north of the Tarai tract.
  2. Compared to eastern plains it has wider western plains.
  3. This area is highly suitable for agriculture.
  4. Small streams disappear here due to its high porosity.

Choose your answer using the codes below:

  1. Statements 1 and 2 are true
  2. All four statements are true
  3. Only statement one is true
  4. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are true
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Answer: Option D. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are true

4. What is the approximate total length of the northern plains of India?

  1. Approximately 3000 kilometers
  2. Approximately 2400 kilometers
  3. Approximately 1500 kilometers
  4. Approximately 1000 kilometers
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Answer: Option B. Approximately 2400 kilometers

5. What geographical feature separates the Great Plains of India from the Shivaliks?

  1. Himalayan Frontal Fault
  2. Kopili Fault
  3. Main Boundary Thrust
  4. Main Central Thrust
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Answer: Option A. Himalayan Frontal Fault