The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills were formed in the same age as the (a) Himalayas (b) Shiwalik Range (c) Malwa Plateau (d) Himachal Range

The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills were formed in the same age as the (a) Himalayas (b) Shiwalik Range (c) Malwa Plateau (d) Himachal Range
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Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by – (1) Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Coromandel Coast (4) Malwa Plateau

Description : Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by – (1) Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Coromandel Coast (4) Malwa Plateau

Last Answer : (3) Coromandel Coast Explanation: The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain ... during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.

The two northeastern hills that block the South West Monsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are (a) Arakan Yoma and Pegu Yoma (b) Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills (c) Barail and Patkai hills (d) Khasi and Pegu Yoma

Description : The two northeastern hills that block the South West Monsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are (a) Arakan Yoma and Pegu Yoma (b) Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills (c) Barail and Patkai hills (d) Khasi and Pegu Yoma

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The correct order of the given hills from west to east is : [NDA 2001] (a) Garo-Jaintia-Naga-Khasi (b) Khasi-Naga-Jaintia-Garo (c) Khasi-Garo- Jaintia-Naga (d) Garo-Khasi- Jaintia-Naga

Description : The correct order of the given hills from west to east is : [NDA 2001] (a) Garo-Jaintia-Naga-Khasi (b) Khasi-Naga-Jaintia-Garo (c) Khasi-Garo- Jaintia-Naga (d) Garo-Khasi- Jaintia-Naga

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The Khasi and Jaintia Hills are located in ______. (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Meghalaya (c) Manipur (d) Nagaland

Description : The Khasi and Jaintia Hills are located in ______. (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Meghalaya (c) Manipur (d) Nagaland

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The Peninsular Plateau of India extends upto (a) Mizo Hills (b) Himachal Himalayas (c) Assam Valley (d) Maghalaya Hills

Description : The Peninsular Plateau of India extends upto (a) Mizo Hills (b) Himachal Himalayas (c) Assam Valley (d) Maghalaya Hills

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Which of the following gives the correct sequence of hills in the east-west direction? (a) Naga, Mikir, Khasi, Garo (b) Garo, Khasi, Mkir, Naga (c) K'hasi,Garo, Naga, Mikir (d) Mikir, Naga, Khasi, Garo

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Last Answer : Ans: (c)

In certain parts of Khasi and Jaintia hills, annual rainfall is about howmany c.m.? -Do You Know?

Description : In certain parts of Khasi and Jaintia hills, annual rainfall is about howmany c.m.? -Do You Know?

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In certain parts of Khasi and Jaintia hills, annual rainfall is about howmany c.m.

Description : In certain parts of Khasi and Jaintia hills, annual rainfall is about howmany c.m.

Last Answer : 1000 cm

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Description : October and November months give more rainfall to : (1) Malwa Plateau (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Eastern Hills (4) Coromandal Coast

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Xerophytic vegetation is characteristic feature of: [IAS 2004] (a) Chhotanagpur plateau (b) Khasi hills (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Kuchchh

Description : Xerophytic vegetation is characteristic feature of: [IAS 2004] (a) Chhotanagpur plateau (b) Khasi hills (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Kuchchh

Last Answer : Ans: (d)

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Description : The Outer Himalayas correspond with (a) the Karakoram range (b) the Shiwalik range (c) the Kailas range (d) the Hindukush range

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Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in

Description : Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in

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Description : Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in (1) Purvanchal Ranges (2) Karakoram Ranges (3) Zaskar Ranges (4) Himalaya Ranges

Last Answer :  Purvanchal Ranges 

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Description : Khasi and Garo tribes mainly live in (a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Meghalaya (d) Mizoram

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Description : Which of the following is wrongly matched? (a) Shompens - Andaman and Nicobar (b) Minicoy - Lakshadweep (c) Khasi - Mizoram (d) Garo – Chhatisgarh

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The Khasi and Garo are the languages of the State of – (1) Manipur (2) Meghalaya (3) Assam (4) Tripura

Description : The Khasi and Garo are the languages of the State of – (1) Manipur (2) Meghalaya (3) Assam (4) Tripura

Last Answer : (2) Meghalaya Explanation: Meghalaya is a North-Eastern State. Its area is 22,429 square kilometres and its capital is Shillong. Principal languages of Meghalaya are Khasi, Garo and English.

Khasi and Garo Tribes mainly live in : (1) Meghalaya (2) Nagaland (3) Mizoram (4) Manipur

Description : Khasi and Garo Tribes mainly live in : (1) Meghalaya (2) Nagaland (3) Mizoram (4) Manipur

Last Answer : (1) Meghalaya Explanation: Meghalaya, one of the seven sister states of North East India, is inhabited largely by tribes. After Khasi, Garo comprise the largest population of tribes in Meghalaya. ... these tribes can also be found in other states like Assam, Tripura, West Bengal and Bangladesh.

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Consider the following statements: 1. Cherrapunji is located on the south side of Garo hills. 2. Cherrapunji is about 1700 m above mean sea level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Cherrapunji is located on the south side of Garo hills. 2. Cherrapunji is about 1700 m above mean sea level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Which of the following is formed out of volcanic eruptions in India? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Western Ghats (4) Himalayas

Description : Which of the following is formed out of volcanic eruptions in India? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Western Ghats (4) Himalayas

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The outermost range of Himalaya is called - (1) Kali (2) Shiwalik (3) Dehradun (4) Kumaon

Description : The outermost range of Himalaya is called - (1) Kali (2) Shiwalik (3) Dehradun (4) Kumaon

Last Answer : (2) Shiwalik Explanation: The Sivalik Hills is the outermost range of the Himalayas. Also known as Manak Parbat, it located in between the Great Plains and Lesser or Middle Himalayas.

The outermost range of Himalaya is called – (1) Kali (2) Shiwalik (3) Dehradun (4) Kumaon

Description : The outermost range of Himalaya is called – (1) Kali (2) Shiwalik (3) Dehradun (4) Kumaon

Last Answer : (2) Shiwalik Explanation: The Sivalik Hills is the outermost range of the Himalayas. Also known as Manak Parbat, it located in between the Great Plains and Lesser or Middle Himalayas. This range ... the Brahmaputra, with a gap of about 90 kilometres between the Teesta and Raidak rivers in Assam.

Where are Khasi and Garo tribes mainly found in

Description : Where are Khasi and Garo tribes mainly found in

Last Answer : Meghalaya

The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is in : [CDS 2004] (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Kashmir (c) Sikkim (d) Himachal Pradesh

Description : The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is in : [CDS 2004] (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Kashmir (c) Sikkim (d) Himachal Pradesh

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Match the following: [CDS 2001] Mountain passes in Himalayas States A. Changla 1. Arunachal Pradesh B. Shipkila 2. Himachal Pradesh C. Zozila 3. Jammu and Kashmir D. Bomdila A B C D (a) 3 2 3 1 (b) 3 2 4 1 (c) 2 3 4 1 (d) 3 1 4 2

Description : Match the following: [CDS 2001] Mountain passes in Himalayas States A. Changla 1. Arunachal Pradesh B. Shipkila 2. Himachal Pradesh C. Zozila 3. Jammu and Kashmir D. Bomdila A B C D (a) 3 2 3 1 (b) 3 2 4 1 (c) 2 3 4 1 (d) 3 1 4 2

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

Match the following: [CDS 2000] A. Pir Panjal 1. Arunachal Pradesh B. Dhauladhar 2. Uttaranchal C. Nag Tibba 3. Jammu and Kashmir D. Mishimi Hills 4. Himachal Pradesh A B C D (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 3 4 2 1 (c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 4 3 2 1

Description : Match the following: [CDS 2000] A. Pir Panjal 1. Arunachal Pradesh B. Dhauladhar 2. Uttaranchal C. Nag Tibba 3. Jammu and Kashmir D. Mishimi Hills 4. Himachal Pradesh A B C D (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 3 4 2 1 (c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 4 3 2 1

Last Answer : Ans: (b)

Which of the following regions has almost all prevalent types of natural vegetation in India? (a) The Coastal Plains (b) The Deccan Plateau (c) The Himalayas (d) The Ganga Plain

Description : Which of the following regions has almost all prevalent types of natural vegetation in India? (a) The Coastal Plains (b) The Deccan Plateau (c) The Himalayas (d) The Ganga Plain

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

The youngest rivers in India originate from (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Himalayas (d) Deccan Plateau

Description : The youngest rivers in India originate from (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Himalayas (d) Deccan Plateau

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

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 : 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

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Riparian forest is found: (a) along the banks of rivers and other wetland (b) the tarai region, on the foot hills of Himalayas (c) on the foot hills of Eastern slope of Western Ghats (d) on the foot hills of Eastern slope of Eastern Ghats

Description : Riparian forest is found: (a) along the banks of rivers and other wetland (b) the tarai region, on the foot hills of Himalayas (c) on the foot hills of Eastern slope of Western Ghats (d) on the foot hills of Eastern slope of Eastern Ghats

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

Basaltic lava is found in the – (1) Deccan Trap (2) Himalayas (3) Indo-Gangetic Plain (4) North-Eastern Hills

Description : Basaltic lava is found in the – (1) Deccan Trap (2) Himalayas (3) Indo-Gangetic Plain (4) North-Eastern Hills

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Which of the following statements is correct? (1) Mahadeo hills are in the west of Maikala hills. (2) Mahadeo hills are the part of Karnataka Plateau. (3) Mahadeo hills are in the east of Chhotahagpur Plateau (4) Mahadeo hills are the part of Aravalli ranges.

Description : Which of the following statements is correct? (1) Mahadeo hills are in the west of Maikala hills. (2) Mahadeo hills are the part of Karnataka Plateau. (3) Mahadeo hills are in the east of Chhotahagpur Plateau (4) Mahadeo hills are the part of Aravalli ranges.

Last Answer : (1) Mahadeo hills are in the west of Maikala hills. Explanation: The Mahadeo Hills are a range of hills in Madhya Pradesh which form the central part of the Satpura Range. As evident from the map given below, they are situated to the west of Maikal Hills.

The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges of which the oldest range is : [IAS 1994] (a) the Siwalik Range (b) the Lesser Himalayas (c) the Great Himalayan Range (d) the Dhaula Dhar Range

Description : The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges of which the oldest range is : [IAS 1994] (a) the Siwalik Range (b) the Lesser Himalayas (c) the Great Himalayan Range (d) the Dhaula Dhar Range

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Where does the Malwa Plateau lie? -SST 10th

Description : Where does the Malwa Plateau lie? -SST 10th

Last Answer : (i) The Malwa Plateau lies in the north-west part of the Plateau region. (ii) This upland region is formed by sand stone, shells and limestone. It is drained by a number of north-flowing streams, like Chambal, Betwa and their tributaries.

The plateau that has both West and East flowing drainage system is (1) Malwa (2) Chota Nagpur (3) Ranchi (4) Hazaribagh

Description : The plateau that has both West and East flowing drainage system is (1) Malwa (2) Chota Nagpur (3) Ranchi (4) Hazaribagh

Last Answer : Malwa

Where is Garo Hills located ?

Last Answer : : Located in Mymensingh district

What is the name of the longest river in Garo Hills ?

Last Answer : Simsang is the name of the longest river in Garo Hills.

Which of the following is formed out of volcanic eruptions in India? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Western Ghats (4) Himalayas

Description : Which of the following is formed out of volcanic eruptions in India? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Western Ghats (4) Himalayas

Last Answer : Deccan Plateau

Which one of the following statements is wrong regarding the "Vale of Kashmir" ? [CDS 2002] (a) It is a synclinal valley (b) It is situated 'between the Pir Panjal Range and the Lesser Himalayas (c) It is drained by the river Jhelum (d) Previously it was a bed of a great lake, subsequently uplifted.

Description : Which one of the following statements is wrong regarding the "Vale of Kashmir" ? [CDS 2002] (a) It is a synclinal valley (b) It is situated 'between the Pir Panjal Range and the Lesser Himalayas (c) It is drained by the river Jhelum (d) Previously it was a bed of a great lake, subsequently uplifted.

Last Answer : Ans: (b)

Consider the following mountain ranges: [CDS 2002] 1. Ladakh Range 2. Karakoram 3. Greater Himalayas 4. Zanskar Range What is the correct sequence of these from south to north? (a) 3, 4, 1, 2 (b) 3, 1, 4, 2 (c) 4, 2, 3, 1 (d) 4, 3, 2, 1

Description : Consider the following mountain ranges: [CDS 2002] 1. Ladakh Range 2. Karakoram 3. Greater Himalayas 4. Zanskar Range What is the correct sequence of these from south to north? (a) 3, 4, 1, 2 (b) 3, 1, 4, 2 (c) 4, 2, 3, 1 (d) 4, 3, 2, 1

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level? (1) Andes mountains (2) Himalayas (3) Alps (4) Pyreness mountains

Description : What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level? (1) Andes mountains (2) Himalayas (3) Alps (4) Pyreness mountains

Last Answer : (1) Andes mountains Explanation: A mountain range, or mountain belt', is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world's ... s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.

The mountain range which divides the North and the South India is– (1) Himalayas (2) Western ghats (3) Vindhyas (4) Satpura

Description : The mountain range which divides the North and the South India is– (1) Himalayas (2) Western ghats (3) Vindhyas (4) Satpura

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