Natural Regions of India MCQ | Indian Geography MCQ (Set-6)

Answer: (C) Cold Desert

Explanation: Ladakh is located in the northernmost part of India and experiences a cold desert climate. It is a high-altitude desert with extremely low temperatures, especially in winter, and receives very little rainfall due to the rain shadow effect of the Himalayas.

Answer: (D) The Ladakh Region

Explanation: The Ladakh Region, including Ladakh and Tibet, was historically significant as part of the ancient Silk Route. This region connected India with Central Asia and played a major role in the trade of silk, spices, and other goods.

Ans:-  (B) Tarai region

Explanation:-  Artesian wells are commonly found in the Tarai region of Uttarakhand. This region is lowland, flat, and alluvial soil, just south of the Bhabhar region, where groundwater is abundant.

Ans:- (C) Punjab

Explanation:-  

Punjab is called “The Granary of India”, because of its large production of food crops, such as wheat, rice, maize, pulses, and sugarcane.

Ans:-  (B) 6

Explanation:-  

India is divided into six natural territories, each characterized by distinct geographical features. These natural regions are based on physical factors such as topography, climate, and vegetation. The six natural territories are:  Northern and North-eastern Mountain; Northern Plain; Peninsular Plateau; Indian Desert; Coastal Plains; and Islands.

Ans:-  (D) Gondwana Continent

Explanation:-  The Gondwana Continent was an ancient supercontinent that existed around 600 million years ago. It eventually split into several landmasses, including what we know today as the Indian subcontinent, Australia, Africa, South America, Arabia, Madagascar, and Antarctica.  The Indian subcontinent gradually drifted northward, colliding with the Eurasian plate, forming the Himalayas.

Answer: B) Eastern Coastal Plains
Explanation: Chilika Lake is located along the Eastern Coastal Plains in Odisha. It is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and serves as a significant biodiversity hotspot, providing habitat to a variety of migratory birds.

Answer: (D) Deccan Plateau
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka, is known for its black soil (regur soil). This soil is highly suitable for growing cotton, earning the region the nickname “Cotton Belt of India.”

Answer: (C) Khasi and Jaintia Hills
Explanation: The Khasi and Jaintia Hills, particularly Cherrapunji and Mawsynram in Meghalaya, are known for receiving some of the highest rainfall in the world. The heavy monsoon rains make this region a significant part of India’s tropical rainforest ecosystem.

Ans:-  (A) Northward

Explanation:-  n/a

Answer: (B) Rajasthan

Explanation: The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and primarily runs through the state of Rajasthan, extending into Gujarat and Haryana. It plays a crucial role in influencing the climate and hydrology of the region.

Answer: (C) Northwest Himalayan region

Explanation: The Northwest Himalayan region of India are influenced by the “Western Disturbances,” which are extratropical storms originating from the Mediterranean region. These disturbances bring winter rainfall to northwestern India, benefiting the rabi crops.

Answer: (B) Tamil Nadu Coast
Explanation: The Tamil Nadu coast receives significant rainfall from the northeast monsoon, which generally occurs between October and December. This is in contrast to most of India, which receives rainfall from the southwest monsoon.

Answer: (C) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau is bounded by the Western Ghats on the west and the Eastern Ghats on the east. These mountain ranges significantly influence the climate of the plateau and are home to several biodiversity hotspots.

Ans:-  (B) The region with the lowest altitude in India

Explanation:-  

Kuttanad is located in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. It is famous for being the lowest point in India, at an elevation of 2.2 meters below sea level. The area is often referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Kerala” because of its extensive paddy fields, and it lies at the lowest altitude in India, with some parts below sea level. Also, the Farmers of Kuttanad are famous for Biosaline Farming.

Answer: (B) The Thar Desert
Explanation: The Thar Desert, located in the northwestern part of India (mainly in Rajasthan), experiences a tropical desert climate with extremely high temperatures during the day. It is one of the largest deserts in the world.

Ans:-  The incorrect statement is (C) The Western coastline of India is formed by the deposition process of the rivers.

Explanation:-  The Western coastline of India, especially the Konkan and Malabar coasts, is not formed by the deposition of rivers but rather by marine processes such as wave action and tectonic uplift.

Answer: (C) Mangrove forests
Explanation: The Sundarbans, located in the delta region of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, are famous for their mangrove forests. This region is also home to the Bengal tiger and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Answer: (C) Nilgiri Hills

Explanation: The Nilgiri Hills are located where the Eastern and Western Ghats converge in southern India. This region is known for its scenic beauty, tea plantations, and biodiversity. It is part of the Western Ghats, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ans:-  (A) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:- 

1. Statement 1 is correct. The Meghalaya plateau is geologically considered an extension of the Deccan plateau, though it is separated from it by the Garo-Rajmahal gap.
2. Statement 2 is correct. The Kashmir valley was formed as a result of folding and faulting in the Himalayas, leading to a synclinal trough (synclinorium).
3. Statement 3 is correct. The Gangetic plain was formed as a foreland basin, also known as a fore deep, created due to the downwarping of the Indian plate under the pressure of the rising Himalayas.
4. The Himalayas originated as a result of triangular convergence of the Indian plate, the European plate, and the Chinese plate: This statement is incorrect. The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate, not involving a third plate like the European or Chinese plates.

Ans:-  (B)  3 1 2 5

Explanation:- 

• (a) Deccan Traps → 3. Cretaceous Eocene: The Deccan Traps are large volcanic formations that were formed during the late Cretaceous to early Eocene period, around 66 million years ago.
• (b) Western Ghats → 1. Late cenozoic: The Western Ghats are part of the Late Cenozoic era and are relatively young compared to other geological features.
• (c) Aravalli → 2. Pre-cambrian: The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, formed during the Pre-Cambrian era.
• (d) Narmada – Tapti alluvial deposits → 5. Pleistocene: The alluvial deposits of the Narmada and Tapti rivers are relatively recent, dating back to the Pleistocene epoch.

Ans:-  (D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:- 

1. Statement-1 is true: The Himalayan ranges are a barrier to the cold winds from Central Asia, particularly Siberia. Without them, cold winds would penetrate deeper into India, making winters much harsher.
2. Statement-2 is true: The alluvial soils of the Indo-Gangetic plain have been deposited over time by rivers originating in the Himalayas, such as the Ganges and Brahmaputra. Without the Himalayas, these rivers would not carry the same quantity of silt, resulting in fewer alluvial deposits.
3. Statement-3 is true: The Himalayas play a crucial role in trapping the monsoon winds, forcing them to rise and cool, leading to rainfall. Without the Himalayas, the monsoon winds might not be deflected in the same way, leading to a different monsoon pattern.