Physiographic Divisions of India CDS Questions

Physiographic Divisions of India MCQ Questions

7.
The part of the Himalayas lying between the Indus and the Satluj rivers is known as the:
A.
Kumaon Himalayas
B.
Nepal Himalayas
C.
Punjab/Kashmir Himalayas
D.
Assam Himalayas
ANSWER :
C. Punjab/Kashmir Himalayas
8.
The Himalayan section lying between the Satluj and Kali rivers is called the:
A.
Nepal Himalayas
B.
Assam Himalayas
C.
Kashmir Himalayas
D.
Kumaon Himalayas
ANSWER :
D. Kumaon Himalayas
9.
The Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar and Kailash ranges are collectively part of the:
A.
Greater Himalaya
B.
Lesser Himalaya
C.
Trans-Himalaya (Tibetan Himalaya)
D.
Purvanchal
ANSWER :
C. Trans-Himalaya (Tibetan Himalaya)
10.
The eastern extensions of the Himalayas, the hill ranges running along the north-eastern boundary of India, are collectively called the:
A.
Pir Panjal
B.
Purvanchal
C.
Dhauladhar
D.
Aravali
ANSWER :
B. Purvanchal
11.
In which direction do the Himalayan ranges run in the states of Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram?
A.
East-West direction
B.
North-South direction
C.
Northwest to Southeast
D.
Southwest to Northeast
ANSWER :
B. North-South direction
12.
The approximate length of the Great Himalayan range (central axial range) from east to west is about:
A.
1,500 km
B.
2,000 km
C.
2,500 km
D.
3,200 km
ANSWER :
C. 2,500 km