Chapter 6: Physical Geography of India (Part-4)

Which physiographic division of India is characterized by high mountain ranges, glaciers, and river systems originating from snow-capped peaks?

A Himalayas
B Northern Plains
C Peninsular Plateau
D Coastal Plains

Which region of India consists of fertile alluvial plains, formed by the deposition of river sediments, supporting dense agriculture and population?

A Northern Plains
B Himalayas
C Peninsular Plateau
D Coastal Plains

Which Indian physiographic division is a tableland composed of ancient crystalline rocks, plateaus, and hills with mineral-rich soil?

A Peninsular Plateau
B Himalayas
C Northern Plains
D Coastal Plains

Which Indian coastal region consists of narrow plains, deltas, and sandy beaches along the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal?

A Coastal Plains
B Northern Plains
C Peninsular Plateau
D Himalayas

Which Indian islands in the Bay of Bengal consist of coral formations, tropical vegetation, and are prone to cyclones?

A Andaman and Nicobar
B Lakshadweep
C Maldives
D Sri Lanka

Which factor primarily influences the climate of India, causing seasonal variations in temperature and rainfall?

A Latitude
B Soil type
C Forest cover
D Mineral resources

Which phenomenon brings heavy southwest winds and rainfall to India between June and September, crucial for agriculture?

A Monsoon
B Cyclone
C Western disturbance
D Loo

Which Indian winds are dry, hot, and blow over the northwestern plains during the summer, affecting agriculture and health?

A Loo
B Cyclone
C Westerlies
D Monsoon

Which type of Indian rainfall occurs when moist winds ascend mountains, cool, and release precipitation mainly on windward slopes?

A Orographic rainfall
B Cyclonic rainfall
C Convectional rainfall
D Frontal rainfall

Which Indian soils are rich in humus, found in northern plains, and highly suitable for intensive agriculture?

A Alluvial
B Black
C Red
D Laterite

Which soil type, found in Deccan Plateau, is rich in iron, suitable for cotton cultivation but requires irrigation?

A Black
B Alluvial
C Red
D Laterite

Which rivers originate from the Himalayas, have perennial flow, and are vital for irrigation, hydroelectricity, and navigation?

A Himalayan rivers
B Peninsular rivers
C Seasonal rivers
D Desert rivers

Which Indian rivers originate from peninsular highlands, have seasonal flow, and form rapids suitable for small-scale hydroelectricity?

A Peninsular rivers
B Himalayan rivers
C Ganga
D Brahmaputra

Which Indian initiative aims to interconnect rivers for irrigation, water storage, and flood management?

A Interlinking of rivers
B National waterways
C Canal projects
D Dam construction

Which forest type in India is dense, tropical, evergreen, and receives more than 2000 mm of rainfall annually?

A Tropical rainforest
B Deciduous forest
C Mangrove
D Coniferous forest

Which Indian animal is endemic to the Gir forest and represents conservation success for big cats?

A Asiatic lion
B Bengal tiger
C Indian elephant
D Snow leopard

Which Indian resource is renewable, includes solar, wind, and hydro, and is crucial for sustainable energy development?

A Energy resources
B Coal
C Petroleum
D Natural gas

Which mineral is metallic, used in steel production, and forms major industrial clusters in Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh?

A Iron
B Limestone
C Gypsum
D Coal

Which Indian industry is traditional, located in West Bengal, Bihar, and Assam, and produces yarn from jute fibers?

A Jute industry
B Cotton textile
C Sugar industry
D Iron-steel

Which agricultural practice in India increased productivity during the 1960s using high-yield variety seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation?

A Green Revolution
B Organic farming
C Shifting cultivation
D Subsistence farming

Which Indian crop is primarily grown in the northern plains, forms a staple diet, and requires irrigated alluvial soils?

A Rice
B Wheat
C Cotton
D Sugarcane

Which Indian crop is grown extensively in western and central India, requires black soils, and supports the textile industry?

A Cotton
B Rice
C Sugarcane
D Pulses

Which Indian industry is associated with sugarcane processing, concentrated in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka?

A Sugar
B Iron
C Textile
D Jute

Which Indian transport mode is most efficient for bulk and long-distance goods movement across states?

A Railways
B Roads
C Airways
D Waterways

Which Indian waterway project aims to transport goods via rivers, reducing congestion on roads and promoting trade?

A National waterways
B Highways
C Rail corridors
D Coastal shipping

Which Indian port city serves as a major hub for international trade, located on the west coast near Mumbai?

A Mumbai
B Chennai
C Kolkata
D Vishakhapatnam

Which Indian state is the largest producer of rice, contributing significantly to food security and agricultural economy?

A West Bengal
B Punjab
C Maharashtra
D Gujarat

Which Indian state is known for its steel industry, producing iron and steel from local ore resources?

A Jharkhand
B Punjab
C Kerala
D Rajasthan

Which Indian island group in the Arabian Sea consists of coral atolls, fishing communities, and tropical vegetation?

A Lakshadweep
B Andaman and Nicobar
C Maldives
D Sri Lanka

Which Indian river interlinking project aims to transfer water from surplus to deficit basins across peninsular India?

A Peninsular river link
B Himalayan link
C Canal system
D National waterways

Which Indian port city on the east coast is a major center for iron, steel, and export of mineral ores?

A Vishakhapatnam
B Mumbai
C Chennai
D Kolkata

Which Indian crop, primarily grown in tropical regions, is processed for sugar production and ethanol?

A Sugarcane
B Wheat
C Cotton
D Pulses

Which Indian mineral is used as a non-metallic industrial resource in cement, construction, and chemical industries?

A Limestone
B Iron ore
C Bauxite
D Coal

Which Indian industry processes raw cotton into yarn and textiles, historically concentrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu?

A Cotton textile
B Jute
C Sugar
D Iron-steel

Which Indian energy source is non-renewable, extracted from underground deposits, and is used in thermal power plants?

A Coal
B Wind
C Solar
D Hydro

Which Indian river, known for perennial flow, originates from Himalayas and supports dense population and agriculture?

A Ganga
B Godavari
C Krishna
D Mahanadi

Which Indian river is primarily rain-fed, flowing through peninsular India, and suitable for irrigation and hydropower projects?

A Godavari
B Ganga
C Brahmaputra
D Yamuna

Which Indian island group is ecologically sensitive, located in the Bay of Bengal, and rich in tropical rainforests and coral reefs?

A Andaman and Nicobar
B Lakshadweep
C Maldives
D Sri Lanka

Which Indian soil, formed from red-colored crystalline rocks, is found in peninsular India and suitable for coarse cereals and pulses?

A Red soil
B Alluvial
C Black
D Laterite

Which Indian river linking project transfers water from Godavari to Krishna basin to mitigate drought in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh?

A Godavari-Krishna link
B Ganga-Yamuna link
C Mahanadi-Godavari link
D Peninsular canal system

Which Indian crop requires alluvial soil, warm climate, and adequate water, forming a staple for millions in eastern India?

A Rice
B Wheat
C Cotton
D Sugarcane

Which Indian energy source harnesses moving water for electricity generation, considered renewable and environmentally friendly?

A Hydro power
B Coal
C Petroleum
D Natural gas

Which Indian industrial zone is famous for steel, iron, and allied industries, located in Jharkhand and Odisha?

A Chota Nagpur Plateau
B Mumbai-Pune
C Delhi NCR
D Coimbatore

Which Indian port city on the east coast handles coal, iron, and steel exports and supports heavy industry in Andhra Pradesh?

A Vishakhapatnam
B Chennai
C Kolkata
D Mumbai

Which Indian renewable energy source uses wind turbines to generate electricity in coastal and plateau regions?

A Wind energy
B Solar energy
C Hydro power
D Coal

Which Indian mineral, used for aluminium production, is extracted from bauxite-rich regions like Odisha and Jharkhand?

A Bauxite
B Coal
C Iron ore
D Limestone

Which Indian river, originating in Western Ghats, flows eastward to Bay of Bengal and supports irrigation in Maharashtra and Telangana?

A Godavari
B Krishna
C Mahanadi
D Kaveri

Which Indian ecosystem, found along coasts and estuaries, supports mangrove vegetation and protects shorelines from erosion?

A Mangrove
B Desert
C Coniferous
D Grassland

Which Indian industrial sector processes raw sugarcane into sugar, molasses, and ethanol, mainly located in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh?

A Sugar industry
B Textile industry
C Iron-steel industry
D Jute industry

Which Indian renewable energy source captures sunlight to generate electricity and heat, supporting sustainable development and rural electrification?

A Solar energy
B Wind energy
C Hydro power
D Coal