Exploring India's Physiographic Divisions

What are the major mountain ranges in the Northern Mountains of India?

• Aravalli Range

• Vindhya Range

• Himalayas, Zanskar Range, Pir Panjal Range, Dhauladhar Range

• Western Ghats

Which river system is primarily associated with the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

• Brahmaputra River system

• Ganges River system

• Indus River system

• Yamuna River system

Name the three main plateaus found in the Peninsular Plateau region of India.

• Himalayan Plateau

• Tibetan Plateau

• Sahyadri Plateau

• Malwa Plateau, Chotanagpur Plateau, Deccan Plateau

What are the two main coastal plains of India?

• Western Coastal Plain and Eastern Coastal Plain

• Northern Coastal Plain and Southern Coastal Plain

• Western Coastal Region and Eastern Coastal Region

• Central Coastal Plain and Southern Coastal Plain

Which desert is known as the Thar Desert in India?

• Gobi Desert

• Thar Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

How do the Western Ghats influence the ecology of the Peninsular Plateau?

• The Western Ghats have no role in the ecology of the Peninsular Plateau.

• The Western Ghats contribute to the ecological diversity and are crucial for the water cycle in the Peninsular Plateau.

• The Western Ghats are mainly important for tourism and recreation.

• The Western Ghats negatively affect the local wildlife.

Identify the largest island group in India.

• Lakshadweep Islands

• Maldives

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands

• Sundarbans

Which coastal state in India is famous for its backwaters?

• Goa

• Kerala

• Maharashtra

• Tamil Nadu

What type of climate is found in the deserts of India?

• Tropical rainforest climate

• Polar climate

• Temperate climate

• Hot desert climate (arid climate)

Which island is known as the largest in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands group?

• Great Nicobar Island

• Middle Andaman Island

• South Andaman Island

• North Andaman Island