Description : Which of the following statements about the Himalayan rivers is not correct? (a) They have very large basins (b) Many of them pass through giant gorges (c) They perform very little erosion activity (d) Over the plain they display a strong meandering tendency and often shift their beds
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which of the following group of rivers in India are likely to show the least erosional activity? (a) Himalayan rivers (b) Those rising in the Great Plain of India (c) The thin streams flowing into the Arabian Sea (d) The eastward flowing Peninsular rivers
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which one of the following factors is the main reason for the peninsular rivers to flow towards east? (1) Western part is rainy (2) Western Ghats act as major water-divide (3) Rivers follow rift valleys (4) Eastern Ghats are lower than the Western Ghats
Last Answer : (4) Eastern Ghats are lower than the Western Ghats Explanation: The main water divide in peninsular rivers is formed by the Western Ghats, which run from north to south close to the ... of Bengal. These rivers flow through open and graded shallow valleys with low gradients and little erosion.
Description : While all rivers of Peninsular India flow into the Bay of Bengal, Narmada and Tapti flow into the Arabian Sea because these two rivers: (A) Follow the slope of these rift valleys (B) The ... is tilted towards the west (D) The Indian peninsula south of the satpura ranges is tilted towards east
Last Answer : Answer: A In the Deccan region, most of the major river systems flowing generally in east direction fall into Bay of Bengal. The major east flowing rivers are Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Mahanadi, etc. Narmada and Tapti are major West flowing rivers
Last Answer : Eastern Ghats are lower than the Western Ghats
Description : Which of the following are the features of the Himalayan rivers? 1. They are of youthful nature, forming deep gorges and performing intense erosional activity 2. They are free to form their courses and follow a dendritic pattern 3. They ... (a) I and II (b) I and III (c) II and III (d) I, II and III
Description : The Valleys of Peninsular India are generally (a) U-Shaped (b) V-Shaped (c) Deep (d) Not so deep
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in the Peninsular India? [NDA 2011] (a) The undulating relief and hard rocks (b) little percolation of rain ... of Peninsular India are perennial (d) There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season
Description : The tank irrigation is more popular in peninsular plateau because of, A. There are hard and impervious rocks. B. Undulating land. C. Most of the rivers are seasonal in that region. D. All the above.
Last Answer : D. All the above.
Description : The Peninsular rivers which do not join the Arabian Sea are (a) Narmada and Tapi (b) Narmada and Cauvery (c) Godavari and Krishna (d) Tapi and Cauvery
Description : The soils of the plains have not been derived (a) from the Himalayan rocks (b) from the Peninsular rocks (c) only from the rocks existing locally (d) from material brought by the rivers
Description : The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is : [IAS 2002] (a) Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai (b) ... , Cauvery, Pennar and Vagai (d) Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
Description : Which of the following peninsular rivers is westward flowing? (a) Mahanadi (b) Godavari (c) Tapti (d) Cauvery
Description : Which one of the following rivers of Peninsular India does not join Arabian Sea? (1) Periyar (2) Cauvery (3) Narmada (4) Tapti
Last Answer : (2) Cauvery Explanation: The Kaveri, also spelled Cauvery in English, is a large Indian river. The origin of the river is traditionally placed at Talalcaveri, Kodagu in the Western Ghats in Karnataka ... . Rising in southwestern Karnataka, it flows southeast some 800 km to enter the Bay of Bengal.
Description : The Himalayan rivers are: (a) monsoon fed (b) snow fed (c) ephemeral (d) seasonal
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which is the chief characteristic of the soil of the IndoGangetic plain? (a) It is derived from Himalayan rocks (b) It is rich in humus (c) It is formed of peninsular rocks (d) It is derived from local rocks
Description : Monoculture is a typical characteristic of (1) shifting cultivation (2) subsistence farming (3) specialized horticulture (4) commercial grain farming
Last Answer : (4) commercial grain farming Explanation: Monoculture is the agricultural practice of producing or growing a single crop or plant species over a wide area and for a large number of consecutive ... producing chemicals and machinery are taken into account, the ratio of labor to output is higher.
Description : Sea water is saltier than rain water because – (1) rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea (2) sea beds have salt producing mines (3) sea animals are salt producing (4) the air around the sea is saltish
Last Answer : (1) rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the Explanation: Sea water is saltier than rain water because rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea.
Description : While selecting the location of an intake for collecting surface water, the factor considered, is (A) The intake point should be near as far as possible to the treatment plant (B) The intake point should ... (C) The intake point in meandering rivers should be on concave banks (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Nappe is a kind of – (1) fluvial feature (2) folded structure (3) erosional plain (4) delta region
Last Answer : (2) folded structure Explanation: In geology, a nappe or thrust sheet is a large sheet like body of rock that has been moved more than 2 km or 5 km from its original position ... low angle fault plane. The resulting structure may include largescale recumbent folds, shearing along the fault plane.
Description : Under which article of the Indian Constitution the adjudication of disputes relativity to water of inter-state rivers-valleys is done? (1) Article 260 (2) Article 261 (3) Article 262 (4) Article 262
Last Answer : (3) Article 262 Explanation: Under Article 262 of the Indian Constitution the adjudication of disputes relating to water of inter-state rivers or river valleys is done. Article 260 - ... relation to territories outside India. Article 261 deals with public acts, records and judicial proceedings.
Description : The extreme of temperature between summer and winter is quite low in southern part of Peninsular India mainly because: (a) the adjoining oceans moderate the temperature (b) the sky is generally ... are almost vertical throughout the year (d) strong winds flow throughout the year shop.ssbcrack.com
Description : What process takes place during the youthful stage of a river? (1) Valley widening (2) River rejuvenating (3) Valley deepening (4) Meandering
Last Answer : (3) Valley deepening Explanation: The youthful stage of the river is when water flow is the quickest. Because of steep slope and steep channel gradient in this stage, rivers actively deepen ... slopes of convex plan. Waterfalls, Vshaped valleys and interlocking spurs are features of this stage.
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2005] (a) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their northern region (b) The Anal Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats (c) ... the south of Satpura (d) The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys are said to be old rift valleys
Description : Slugging in a fluidised bed can be avoided by using (A) Tall narrow vessel (B) Deep bed of solids (C) Shallow beds of solids and proper choice of particle size (D) Very large particles
Last Answer : (C) Shallow beds of solids and proper choice of particle size
Description : The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches: Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a "U" turn in its course to ... Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains (d) Both (a) and (b) above
Description : Which one among the following statements regarding India's coal is not correct? [CDS 2012] (a) 98 percent of reserves of coal in India belongs to Gondwana period (b) Unknown amount of coal ... Tertiary rocks (d) Gondwana coal is mainly found in the river valleys of Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari
Description : Which of the following statement (s) regarding India's coal reserves is/are true ? 1. Over 90 percent of total reserves are located in the valleys of Son, Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari 2. Indian coal reserves are characterised ... reserves (a) I only (b) I and III (c) II and III (d) I, II and III
Description : Colorado in U.S.A. is famous for this landform ______. (1) Grand Canyon (2) Grand Crators (3) Great Valleys (4) Great Basins
Last Answer : (1) Grand Canyon Explanation: The Grand Canyon is a steepsided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is contained within and managed by ... evidence suggests the Colorado River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago.
Description : Mushroom Rocks are the typical land forms seen in – (1) River Valleys (2) Mountain tops (3) Coastal areas (4) Deserts
Last Answer : (4) Deserts Explanation: A mushroom rock, also called rock pedestal or a pedestal rock, is a naturally occurring rock whose shape, as its name implies, strikingly resembles a mushroom. Usually found in ... of an isolated rocky outcrop progresses at a different rate at its bottom to that at its top.
Description : (i) Give two reasons why peninsular rivers are not ideal for navigation. -Geography
Last Answer : Peninsular rivers are not ideal for navigation because (i) 1. Rivers are seasonal in nature. 2. Rivers flow through undualting rocky plateau region. (ii) Vishakhapatnam port is often hit by cyclones during October and November.
Description : What is the importance of India as a peninsular country and land of rivers? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are more suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. They are a fuel-efficient and environment friendly mode of transport. (ii) Some waterways ... Canal in Kerala (KottapurmaKomman, Udyogamandal and Champakkara Canals 205 km-N. W. No. 3).
Description : The Peninsular rivers not navigable. -SST 10th
Last Answer : They are not suitable for navigation as they are shift flowing and non-perennial.
Description : Differentiate Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Himalayan Rivers Peninsular Rivers 1. These rivers originate from the snowclad mountains of the Himalayas. The peninsular rivers originate from the Deccan Plateau. 2. The catchment area of the Himalayan ... flow with high speed and form waterfalls. They are suitable for generation of hydel-power.
Description : Discuss the significant difference between the Himalayan and the Peninsular rivers. -Social Science
Last Answer : The Himalayan Rivers The Peninsular or Deccan Rivers 1. The Himalayan rivers rise in the snow-covered mountains as such they flow throughout the year. The mountains in which the Deccan rivers rise ... . However, dams are built to store the floodwater for irrigation with the help of small channels.
Description : In the case of Bay of Bengal, the Peninsular rivers lead to the lowering of salinity in this area.
Last Answer : Identify the correct correlation: A - In the case of Bay of Bengal, the Peninsular rivers lead to ... but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Description : Which of the following is not true with regard to the coastal plains of India ? (a) The west coast has a narrow alluvial margin interspersed by hilly terrain (b) The eastern coast has a ... little indentation except towards the south (d) The west and east coasts, have the same alluvial features
Description : Which of the following is true with regard to the, characteristics of the Himalayan rivers? 1. Many of them have their sources in the Inner Himalayas 2. They have a perennial flow 3. They have a great capacity for erosion 4. They ... gorges (a) I and II (b) I, II and III (c) III and IV (d) II and IV
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. The water supply pipes carry pure water free from solid particles B. The water supply pipes get clogged if flow velocity is less than self ... carried up and down the hills and valleys D. The sewer pipes are generally laid along level hills
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : 5. What is the difference between perennial and seasonal lakes and rivers? -History
Last Answer : Perennial rivers and lakes are those which bear water throughout the year while seasonal rivers and lakes have water only during a particular period, le. rainy season.
Description : Mention any two characteristic features of the Peninsular Plateau of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Peninsular Plateau is the oldest landmass of India. General elevation is 600-1000 metres and slopes down to 500 metres in the north. The general slope of this plateau is from west to east. It consists of Igneous and Metamorphic rocks.
Description : The second largest east-flowing Peninsular river is (a) Godavari (b) Krishna (c) Cauvery (d) Mahanadi
Description : Which of the following physiographic features of India is 'geologically the oldest? (a) Himalayan Mountain Chain (b) Indus-Ganga Brahmaputra Plain (c) The Peninsular Plateau (d) The Coastal Plains
Description : The Peninsular Plateau of India extends upto (a) Mizo Hills (b) Himachal Himalayas (c) Assam Valley (d) Maghalaya Hills
Description : The second largest basin in Peninsular India is: (a) Cauvery Basin (b) Godavari Basin (c) Narmada Basin (d) Krishna Basin
Description : The longest river of peninsular India is : (a) Narmada (b) Godavari (c) Mahanadi (d) Cauveri
Description : Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? 1. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granites and gneiss 2. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged ... III (b) I and II (c) I, II, III and IV (d) I, III and IV
Description : The longest river of peninsular India is (1) Narmada (2) Godavari (3) Mahanadi (4) Cauvery
Last Answer : (2) Godavari Explanation: The Godavari is the longest river of peninsular India with a length of 1465 km.
Description : Central Highlands of Indian peninsular block are formed of – (1) Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks (2) Igneous and sedimentary rocks (3) Igneous and metamorphic rocks (4) Sedimentary rocks
Last Answer : (3) Igneous and metamorphic rocks Explanation: The Peninsular region is divided into the two parts by westward flowing Narmada river (1) the Central Highlands and (2) the Deccan Plateau. The ... part of the peninsular block. These highlands are made up of hard igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Description : The longest river of Peninsular India is – (1) Narmada (2) Godavari (3) Mahanadi (4) Cauvery
Last Answer : (2) Godavari Explanation: The Godavari is a river in the south-central India. It starts in the western state of Maharashtra and flows through the modern state of Andhra Pradesh before reaching ... Plateau into the Bay of Bengal near Yanam and Antarvedi in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.