Description : Panchmarhi is near the highest point on the range of (a) Vindhyas (b) Aravallis (c) Nilgiris (d) Satpuras
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which of the following mountains are the oldest according to geological history? (a) Nilgiris (b) Satpura Range (c) Vindhyas (d) Aravalli
Description : Which of the following is referred to as 'Young Fold Mountains'? (1) Aravallis (2) Nilgiris (3) Himalayas (4) Vindhyas
Last Answer : (3) Himalayas Explanation: The Himalayas are known to be young fold mountains. They are considered young because they have been formed relatively recently in the earth's history, compared to older mountains such as the Aravalis.
Description : The mountain range which stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north is the: (a) Aravallis (b) Vindhyas (c) Satpuras (d) Kaimur range
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which of the following is referred to as ‘Young Fold Mountains’ ? (1) Aravallis (2) Nilgiris (3) Himalayas (4) Vindhyas
Last Answer : Himalayas
Description : The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which one of the following? [Asstt Grade 1991] (a) Fold mountains (b) Volcanic mountains (c) Block mountains (d) None of these
Description : In which of the following states, retreating monsoon has more effect? [Asstt Grade 1991] (a) Orissa (b) West Bengal (c) Punjab (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : Match the following: A. Flows between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas 1. Mahanadi B. Formsa delta in Orissa 2. Narmada C. Hemavati, Herangi and Amravati are tributaries 3. Brahmaputra D. Riveralso known as Tsangpo 4. Cauvery 5. Krishna A B C D (a) 2 1 4 3 (b) 1 5 3 4 (c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 5 1 3 2
Description : Which river flows between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas? (1) Godavari (2) Gandak (3) Tapti (4) Narmada
Last Answer : (4) Narmada Explanation: Narmada river rises near Amarkantak plateau. Its length is about 1,312 km.
Description : A rain shadow zone is present in India (a) along western flanks of the Aravallis (b) along the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats (c) along the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats (d) along the northern flanks of the Vindhyas
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The two richest Ecozones of India are – (1) The Himalayas and Vindhyas (2) The Himalayas and Eastern Ghats (3) The Himalayas and Western Ghats (4) The Himalayas and Aravallis
Last Answer : (3) The Himalayas and Western Ghats Explanation: The Himalayas and, the Western Ghats are known for rich biodiversity they support. Several species of ciidemic plant and animal are found in these zones. After Africa, Indian peninsula has the richest diversity of life forms on the face of the Earth.
Description : Aravalli ranges are an example of: [Asstt Grade 1993] (a) straight mountains (b) block mountains (c) residual mountains (d) volcanic mountains
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : The wet hill forest are found in the: [CDS 1999] (a) Aravallis (b) Mahadev Hills (c) Nilgiris (d) Satpura Hills
Description : Which are the oldest mountains in India according to geographical history? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which are the oldest mountains in India according to geographical history?
Last Answer : Aravallis
Description : 1. A hollow sphere of copper is positively charged, Then what will the electric field be inside the sphere? 2. How many States of the U.S.A. are not attached to its mainland? 3. What ... two months of scanty rainfall in a year? 20. Who was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Zero 2. Two 3. Balwant Rai Mehta 4. Aravallis 5. Muhammad Shah 6. Escherichia coli 7. English 8. Producer gas 9. Hoogli 10. Bijapur 11. Orient Express 12. Thales 13. Electrons ... Sea 15. French 16. Speaker 17. Effective voltage 18. 6 months imprisonment 19. Pulse 20. Badruddin Tyyabji
Description : Where is the old and over 2 km-long 'Pamban Railway Bridge', which attracts tourists from all over the country? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Nilgiris (b) Krishna delta (c) Palk straits (d) Malabar coast
Description : At which one of the following places is the monkey called Lion-tailed macaque naturally found? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Shivaliks (b) Pachmarhi (c) Nallamalai hills (d) Nilgiris
Description : Which river flows between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas ? (1) Godavari (2) Gandak (3) Tapti (4) Narmada
Last Answer : Narmada
Description : The two richest Eco-zones of India are (1) The Himalayas and Vindhyas (2) The Himalayas and Eastern Ghats (3) The Himalayas and Western Ghats (4) The Himalayas and Aravallis
Last Answer : The Himalayas and Aravallis
Description : Which of the following mountain ranges in India are the oldest? (1) Himalayas (2) Vindhyas (3) Aravalli (4) Sahyadri
Last Answer : (3) Aravalli Explanation: The Aravali Range (Aravali) literally meaning 'line of peaks', is a range of mountains in western India and eastern Pakistan running approximately 800 km from northwest to ... the Marwar segment to the northwest of the range, and the Bundelkhand segment to the southeast.
Description : The Vindhyas belong to which class of mountains? (a) Block mountains (b) Fold mountains (c) Volcanic mountains (d) Residual mountains
Description : Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the age of formation-from the youngest to the oldest-of the given mountain ranges? (a) Himalayas, Vindhyas, Western Ghats, Deccan Traps ( ... ) Himalayas, Western Ghats, Vindhayas, Deccan Traps (d) Vindhyas, Himalayas, Deccan Traps, Western Ghats
Description : Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term transhumance ? [NDA 1991] (a) Economy that solely depends upon animals (b) Farming in which' only one crop is cultivated by ... and foothills in winter (d) Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains
Description : The Vindhyas belong to which class of mountains? -Do You Know?
Description : The Vindhyas belong to which class of mountains?
Last Answer : Block mountains
Description : According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population? (1) Punjab (2) Uttar Pradesh (3) West Bengal (4) Karnataka
Last Answer : (1) Punjab Explanation: As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166 ... .9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
Description : Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate? (1) Greater Mumbai (2) Delhi (3) Chennai (4) Kochi
Last Answer : (4) Kochi Explanation: According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 ... literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
Description : The mangrove forests are present in (a) the Eastern Ghats (b) the Sunderbans (c) the Western Ghats (d) the Aravallis
Description : Match the following: Area Forest Type A. Himalayas 1. Tropical Evergreen B. Aravallis 2. Temperate Alpine C. Sunderbans 3. Dry Tropical Deciduous D. Western Ghats 4. Mangrove A B C D (a) 1 2 4 3 (b) 4 3 1 2 (c) 2 3 4 1 (d) 2 4 3 1
Description : Gurushikhar is a/the : (1) Shipping Yard of Andhra Pradesh (2) great guru of sikhs (3) famous hunting spot of Himalayas (4) highest peak of the Aravallis
Last Answer : (4) highest peak of the Aravallis Explanation: Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
Description : Guru Shikhar on the Abu Hills is the highest peak of which mountain ranges? (1) Sahyadri (2) Purvanchal (3) Anamalai (4) Aravallis
Last Answer : (4) Aravallis Explanation: Gurushikhar holds the honor of being not only the highest peak of Mount Abu but the whole of Aravali mountain range. This peak is the home to the temple of Dattatreya, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Description : The Bhils and the Kols live (a) along the Vindhya ranges (b) in the Nilgiris (c) in the North-East frontiers of India (d) All over India
Description : Yercaud, a hill station of South India, is situated on the (a) Cardamom Hills (b) Nilgiris (c) Shevaroy Hills (d) Javadi Hills
Description : The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is – (1) Bharatpur (2) Gir forest (3) Khaziranga (4) Nilgiris
Last Answer : (3) Khaziranga Explanation: Kaziranga National Park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam form the natural habitat of rhinoceros in India. The sanctuary hosts two-thirds of the world's great ... . Kaziranga is also home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
Description : Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India? (1) Nokrek (2) Kanha (3) Nilgiris (4) Periyar
Last Answer : (3) Nilgiris Explanation: Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
Description : The highest mountain peak in Peninsular India is – (1) Anaimudi (2) Dodabetta (3) Mahendragiri (4) Nilgiris
Last Answer : (1) Anaimudi Explanation: The highest peak of Peninsular India is Anaimudi (2695 m) in Anaimalai Hills. It is located in Kerala in the Western Ghats.
Description : The first biosphere reserve that was set up in India in 1986 is – (1) Nanda Devi (2) Nilgiris (3) Nokrek (4) Manas
Last Answer : (2) Nilgiris Explanation: Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats. Other early ... and Nandadevi in 1988; and Great Nicobar, Manas, Sunderbans and Gulf of Mannar in 1989.
Description : The mountain range which divides the North and the South India is– (1) Himalayas (2) Western ghats (3) Vindhyas (4) Satpura
Last Answer : (3) Vindhyas Explanation: The Vindhya Range is considered as the traditional boundary between North India and South India. It is a complex, discontinuous chain of mountain ridges, hill ranges, and plateau ... Pradesh and extends up to Gujarat in the west, and Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the east.
Description : Which is the first National Park established in India? [Asstt Comm PF 2003] (a) Velvadna National Park (b) Periyar National Park (c) Bandipur National Park (d) Corbett National Park
Description : If India adopts two time zones based on 75°E meridian for western India and 90°E meridian for eastern India, which one among the following states of eastern India will be benefitted most? [Asstt Commdt 2011] (a) Manipur (b) West Bengal (c) Assam (d) Bihar
Description : Arrange the following hills of southern India from north to south: 1. Nilgiri 2. Cardamom 3. Nallamala 4. Anaimalai Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011] (a) 3-1-4-2 (b) 4-3-1-2 (c) 1-3-4-2 (d) 1-2-3-4
Description : The 'Todas' are one of the major tribes found in (a) Sikkim (b) Assam (c) Nilgiris (d) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Description : The Nilgiris are part of the (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Vindhyachal (d) Tamil Nadu Hills
Description : The main difference between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats is the matter of (a) continuity (b) proximity of coast (c) ending in Nilgiris (d) height
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. In the wet temperate forests at above 1500 m on the Nilgiris and Anaimalais, the Magnolias and Rhododendrons are commonly found. 2. Tropical dry evergreen forests are mostly found in Andhra Pradesh, ... (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Description : Match the following: Forest Type Regions A. Tropical evergreen 1. Chhotanagpur plateau, Siwaliks B. Monsoon 2. Shillong plateau, Sahyadris C. Temperate 3. West Bengal, Terai D. Mangrove 4. Eastern and Western Himalayas, Nilgiris A B C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 4 1 2
Description : Which one was the first 'Biosphere Reserves' Project Scheme? (1) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve (2) Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve (3) Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve (4) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Last Answer : (2) Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve Explanation: Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
Description : Which is the highest peak to the south of the Vindhyas? (1) Bababudan (2) Mullayanagiri (3) Annaimudi (4) Nilgiri
Last Answer : (3) Annaimudi Explanation: Anamudi is located in the Indian state Kerala. It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India, at an elevation of 2,695 metres. The name Anamudi literally ... to "elephant's forehead," a reference to the resemblance of the mountain to an elephant's head.
Description : Where are the Saltora Ranges located? (1) Ladakh (2) Along the Vindhyas (3) Part of the Karakoram Ranges (4) Part of the Western Ghats
Last Answer : (3) Part of the Karakoram Ranges Explanation: Telangana plateau is a plateau in western Andhra Pradesh, comprising the northeastern part of the Deccan plateau. The Aravali Range literally meaning 'line ... Marwar segment to the northwest of the range, and the Bundelkh and segment to the southeast.