Name one of the following rocks used for making talcum powder

1

(a)

Marble

(b)

Sand

(c)

Clay

(d)

Soap stone

A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as

1

(a)

Coast

(b)

Island

(c)

Peninsula

(d)

none of the above

The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is

1

(a)

Anai Mudi

(b)

Kanchenjunga

(c)

Mahendragiri

(d)

Khasi

Which of the following theories is most plausible theories in explaining the formation of the earth?

1

(a)

Theory of stardust

(b)

Theory of Nebula

(c)

Theory of plate tectonics

(d)

Theory of continental drift

What does movement of plates result in?

1

(a)

Folding

(b)

Faulting

(c)

Volcanic activity

(d)

All of these three

Name the huge ancient landmass which consisted of India, Australia, Africa and South America and Antarctica as one single landmass

1

(a)

Angara Land

(b)

Canadian Shield

(c)

Gondwana Land

(d)

Tethys Sea

Which is the northern most range of the Himalayas?

1

(a)

Himadri

(b)

Himachal

(c)

Shiwalk

(d)

Purvanchal

Why is the northernmost mountain range of the Himalayan mountains called 'Himadri'?

1

(a)

Due to perpetual snowfall/covered

(b)

Due to excessive rainfall

(c)

Due to remaining dry throughout the year

(d)

Due to covered with storms

How have northern plains been formed?

1

(a)

By the interplay of three river system-Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra

(b)

By the interplay of two river systems -Narmada and Tapi

(c)

By the interplay of two river system-Godawari and Krishna

(d)

By the interplay of all these river systems

__________ plateaus lies in the south of river Narmada

1

(a)

Deccan Plateau

(b)

Chhota Nagpur Plateau

(c)

Malwa Plateau

(d)

Central Plateau

Which of the following is the river of the Indian desert?

1

(a)

Ganga

(b)

Indus

(c)

Krishna

(d)

Luni

Which of the islands has a bird sanctuary?

1

(a)

Nicobar island

(b)

Pitti island

(c)

Barren Island

(d)

Diu island

Describe the formation of the Peninsular plateau. Write any four of its distinct features.

3

(a)

Distinguish between Central Highlands and Highlands and Deccan Plateau on the basis of rivers that flow and hill ranges.

3

(a)

Explain any three features of Decan Plateau.

4

(a)

Name the island group of India having coral origin.

4

(a)

Describe the Indian Desert.

4

(a)

Distinguish between Bhangar and Khadar

4

(a)

Name the only active volcano of the country. Where is it situated?

4

(a)

Describe how the Himalayas were formed.

4

(a)

Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.

4

(a)

Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular Plateau.

4

(a)