Geography of India Quiz

India is the ______ largest country in the world.

• first

• second

• third

• seventh

Which mountain range is the highest in the world?

• Himalayas

• Andes

• Rocky Mountains

• Alps

Which river is one of the longest in the world?

• Ganges

• Nile

• Amazon

• Mississippi

Which desert forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan?

• Thar Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

Which plateau covers most of South Central India?

• Deccan Plateau

• Tibetan Plateau

• Colorado Plateau

• Columbia Plateau

Which river is considered the heartbeat of India?

• Ganges

• Nile

• Amazon

• Mississippi

Where did the chicken end up in the game 'Where's the Chicken'?

• Eastern God Mountains

• Deccan Plateau

• Ganges River

What crops did farmers grow in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Wheat, barley, peas, and lentils

• Rice, corn, beans, and potatoes

• Soybeans, sorghum, millet, and quinoa

• Oats, rye, flax, and hemp

Which ancient Indian civilization is named after the Indus River?

• Harappan civilization

• Mayan civilization

• Egyptian civilization

• Greek civilization

When did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish?

• 2600 to 1900 BCE

• 500 to 1500 CE

• 1000 to 1500 BCE

• 3000 to 2000 BCE