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Indian Geography MCQs – 2 (Physical features of India)

Physical features of India MCQs with answers and explanations for preparation of UPSC, BPSC, UPPSC and other State PSC Examinations

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1. Consider the following statements 

  1. The southern slopes of Himalayas facing India are steeper and those facing the Tibetan side are generally gentler.
  2. Himadri(Greater Himalaya) is the northernmost and the highest range of the Himalayas.

Select the correct statements : 

(a)  1 Only

(b)  2 Only

(c)  None of the above

(d)  All the above

Correct Answer: (d)  All the above

  • The southern slopes of Himalayas facing India are steeper and those facing the Tibetan side are generally gentler.
  • The Himalayas are classified into three parallel ranges. These are : 
    • Himadri
    • Himachal
    • Siwalik
  • Himadri(Greater Himalaya) is the northernmost and the highest range of the Himalayas.

2. Mount Everest is part of which among the following ?

(a)  Himadri

(b)  Himachal

(c)  Siwalik

(d)  None the above

Correct Answer: (a)  Himadri

  • Himadri (Greater Himalaya) is the northernmost and the highest range of the Himalayas.
  • The extent of this range is from the Nanga Parbat peak (8126 m) in the west and Namcha Barwa peak (7756 m) in the east.
  • The highest peak of the world, Mount Everest (8848 m) is situated in this range.

3. Kanchenjunga is part of which among the following ?

(a)  Himadri

(b)  Himachal

(c)  Siwalik

(d)  None the above

Correct Answer: (a)  Himadri

  • Kanchenjunga is the highest peak of the Himalayas in India.
  • It is part of the Himadri(Greater Himalaya) range.
  • Mount Everest, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna are some of the other peaks of this range.

4. Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar are part of which among the following ?

(a)  Himadri

(b)  Himachal

(c)  Siwalik

(d)  None the above

Correct Answer: (b)  Himachal

  • Himachal (Lesser or Middle Himalaya) is located southwards of Himadri.
  • Pir Panjal in Jammu and Kashmir and Dhauladhar in Himachal Pradesh are part of this range.
  • The valley of Kashmir, Kullu and Kangra are a part of Himachal ranges.

5. The famous hill towns like Shimla, Nainital, Mussouri are located in which among the following ?

(a)  Himadri

(b)  Himachal

(c)  Siwalik

(d)  None the above

Correct Answer: (b)  Himachal

  • The famous hill towns like Shimla, Nainital, Mussouri, Almora and Darjeeling are located in Himachal range.
  • The valley of Kashmir, Kullu and Kangra are also a part of Himachal ranges.

6. The southern most range of Himalayas is known as ?

(a)  Himadri

(b)  Himachal

(c)  Siwalik

(d)  Trans Himalayas

Correct Answer: (c)  Siwaliks

  • Siwalik (Outer Himalaya) is the southernmost range of Himalayas.
  • The average height of the Siwalik range is very low compared to Himachal and Himadri.
  • There are broad valleys between the Himachal and the Siwalik ranges known as ‘Duns’. Dehradun valley is one of the best examples.

7. Which one of the following is located north of the Himadri range ?

(a)  Himadri

(b)  Himachal

(c)  Siwalik

(d)  Trans Himalayas

Correct Answer: (d)  Trans Himalayas

  • Mountain ranges like Karakoram, Ladakh and Zanskar are located in the north of the Himadri range.
  • Thay are classified as Trans Himalayas.

8. Majuli, the world’s largest river island, is located in which river ?

(a)  Ganga

(b)  Brahmaputra

(c)  Yamuna

(d)  Satluj

Correct Answer: (b)  Brahmaputra

  • Brahmaputra river is highly prone to devastating floods at regular intervals. 
  • After the floods, the river generally changes its course which has led to the formation of various islands in the river. 
  • Majuli, the world’s largest river island, is located in Brahmaputra 
  • This part of land is very fertile as it is made up of the deposition of alluvium brought by Brahmaputra river.

9. ‘Bangar’ and ‘Khadar’ are ?

(a)  Regions of northern plains

(b)  Islands of Brahmaputra

(c)  Hills of Purvanchal

(d)  Lakes of Himachal

Correct Answer: (a)  Regions of northern plains

  • The relatively higher part of the northern plains is called ‘Bangar,. 
  • This area is never covered with flood water from the rivers. 
  • The comparatively lower area is called the ‘Khadar’. This area is flooded by rivers almost every year.

10. Consider the following statements regarding the Peninsular Plateau of India:

  1. The general slope of this plateau is towards the east.
  2. The highest point of the plateau region is the Anai-mudi peak.

Select the correct statements : 

(a)  1 Only

(b)  2 Only

(c)  None of the above

(d)  All the above

Correct Answer: (d)  All the above

  • The Great Indian Plateau lies to the South of the Great Northern Plains.
  • River Narmada divides the main peninsular block of India into two parts:
    • The Central Highlands
    • The Peninsular Plateau
  • The general slope of the peninsular plateau is towards the east. This is the reason, most of the rivers in the region flow from west to east.
  • The highest point of the plateau region is the Anai-mudi peak located in the state of Kerala .

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