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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Gorge:
1. Himalayan rivers are famous to form gorge due to fast undercutting in their youthful stage.
2. Gorge and steep narrow U shaped valleys with a stream of river flowing at the bottom.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct
•A gorge is a narrow valley with steep, rocky walls located between hills or mountains. The term comes from the French word gorge, which means throat or neck. A gorge is often smaller than a canyon, although both words are used to describe deep, narrow valleys with a stream or river running along their bottom.
•A number of natural forces form gorges. The most common is erosion due to streams or rivers. Streams carve through hard layers of rock, breaking down or eroding it. Sediment from the worn-away rock is then carried downstream.Incorrect
•A gorge is a narrow valley with steep, rocky walls located between hills or mountains. The term comes from the French word gorge, which means throat or neck. A gorge is often smaller than a canyon, although both words are used to describe deep, narrow valleys with a stream or river running along their bottom.
•A number of natural forces form gorges. The most common is erosion due to streams or rivers. Streams carve through hard layers of rock, breaking down or eroding it. Sediment from the worn-away rock is then carried downstream. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsThe western part of northern plain formed by Indus and its tributaries are dominated by Doabs. The term Doab refers to:
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The Western part of the Northern Plain is referred to as the Punjab Plains. Formed by the Indus and its tributaries, the larger part of this plain lies in Pakistan. The Indus and its tributaries — the Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, the Beas and the Satluj originate in the Himalaya. This section of the plain is dominated by the doabs.
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The Western part of the Northern Plain is referred to as the Punjab Plains. Formed by the Indus and its tributaries, the larger part of this plain lies in Pakistan. The Indus and its tributaries — the Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, the Beas and the Satluj originate in the Himalaya. This section of the plain is dominated by the doabs.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsThe north south division of Ganga plain known as Bhabar, terrai, Khadar and Bhangar. In this context which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Bhabar consists of huge pebbles brought down by rivers and where rivers disappear.
2. Terrai region lies to the south of Bhabar region and it is the place where rivers re appear making it a marshy land.
3. Parts of northern plain containing older alluvium is known as Bhangar and those of new alluvium is known as Khadar.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct
•The rivers, after descending from the mountains deposit pebbles in a narrow belt of about 8 to 16 km in width lying parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks. It is known as bhabar. All the streams disappear in this bhabar belt.
•South of this belt, the streams and rivers re-emerge and create a wet, swampy and marshy region known as terai.
•The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older alluvium. It lies above the floodplains of the rivers and presents a terrace like feature. This part is known as bhangar.
•The newer, younger deposits of the floodplains are called khadar.Incorrect
•The rivers, after descending from the mountains deposit pebbles in a narrow belt of about 8 to 16 km in width lying parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks. It is known as bhabar. All the streams disappear in this bhabar belt.
•South of this belt, the streams and rivers re-emerge and create a wet, swampy and marshy region known as terai.
•The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older alluvium. It lies above the floodplains of the rivers and presents a terrace like feature. This part is known as bhangar.
•The newer, younger deposits of the floodplains are called khadar. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements in reference to Central Highlands:
1. The Central Highlands are wider in the east but narrower in the west.
2. A large part of Central Highlands are covered by Malwa Plateau
3. Chambal, Sindh, Betwa, Ken are some of the important rivers of the region that flow from South West to North East.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
•The part of the Peninsular plateau lying to the north of the Narmada river, covering a major area of the Malwa plateau, is known as the Central Highlands.
•The Central Highlands are wider in the west but narrower in the east. The eastward extensions of this plateau are locally known as the Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand.
•The flow of the rivers draining this region, namely the Chambal, the Sind, the Betwa and the Ken is from southwest to northeast, thus indicating the slope.Incorrect
•The part of the Peninsular plateau lying to the north of the Narmada river, covering a major area of the Malwa plateau, is known as the Central Highlands.
•The Central Highlands are wider in the west but narrower in the east. The eastward extensions of this plateau are locally known as the Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand.
•The flow of the rivers draining this region, namely the Chambal, the Sind, the Betwa and the Ken is from southwest to northeast, thus indicating the slope. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements about Deccan Plateau is/are correct?
1. Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills are part of Deccan Plateau.
2. East to west arrangement of few ranges of Deccan Plateau can be Maikal, Kaimur and Mahadeo.
3. Deccan Plateau slopes gently from west towards east.
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•An extension of the Plateau is also visible in the northeast, locally known as the Meghalaya, Karbi-Anglong Plateau and North Cachar Hills.
•Mahadev, the Kaimur hills and the Maikal range form its eastern extensions.
•The Deccan Plateau is higher in the west and slopes gently eastwards.Incorrect
•An extension of the Plateau is also visible in the northeast, locally known as the Meghalaya, Karbi-Anglong Plateau and North Cachar Hills.
•Mahadev, the Kaimur hills and the Maikal range form its eastern extensions.
•The Deccan Plateau is higher in the west and slopes gently eastwards.