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 : Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in – (1) Purvanchal Ranges (2) Karakoram Ranges (3) Zaskar Ranges (4) Himalaya Ranges
Last Answer : (1) Purvanchal Ranges Explanation: The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the ... not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
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
Description : Which of the following hill ranges dominated by the ‘Dodabeta’ peak? A. Nilgiri hills B. Anaimalai hills C. Cardamom hills D. Nallamala hills
Last Answer : A. Nilgiri hills
Description : The presence of high hill ranges with alternate valleys in Tripura is much similar to the “ridge-Vale topography” of a. The Manipur hills b. The Alps of Europe c. The Appalachian region of USA d. The Eastern Ghats of India
Last Answer : c. The Appalachian region of USA
Description : Name the two highlands that comprise the Eastern Highlands. -Geography
Last Answer : The Eastern Highlands comprises of 1. Guinea highlands 2. Brazilian highlands
Description : Give three differences between the Western and the Eastern Himalayas. -Geography
Last Answer : Differences between the Western and the Eastern Himalayas: Western Himalayas 1. The Western Himalayas lie to the west of 86°W longitude, between the Indus and the Kali rivers. 2. It rises gradually in a ... . 3. The average rainfall is more than 200 cm. 4. Vegetation is mainly dense evergreen.
Description : Mention any two differences between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Ghats 1. It runs parallel to the western coast in a north-south direction from Tapi river to Kanya Kumari. 2. It's average elevation is 900 to 1100 metres above sea level. Eastern ... 's average elevation is less than that of the western ghats and is about 600 meters above sea level.
Description : Give any three differences between Eastern Coastal lowland and Western Coastal lowland. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Coastal Lowland 1. Placed between the Western Ghats and the Arabian sea. 2. Narrow lowland 64 averaging km. 3. Many small and quick streams run off the plain and cannot form deltas. 4 ... number of lagoons are present. 5. Does not pass through coasts and hence not many ports are found.
Description : Why after crossing the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas take a sudden southward turn towards the eastern border of India? -Geography
Last Answer : The Assam Himalayas show a marked dominance of fluvial erosion due to heavy rainfall. The Himalayas take a sudden southward turn after the Dihang gorge and the hill ranges running in more or less north-south direction along India's border with Myanmar are collectively known as the Purvanchal.
Description : Name the soil which: (i) covers the summits of the Eastern ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Laterite soil (ii) Alluvial soil (iii) Black or Regur soil (iv) Black or Regur soil
Description : Distinguish between the Western coastal plains and the Eastern coastal plains. -Geography
Last Answer : Difference between wgstem and eastern coastal plains are: W. Coastal Plains E. Coastal Plains 1. They extends from Rann of Kutch to Kanya Kumari 1. They extends from mouth of Ganga to Kanya ... suitable for harbours and ports. 3. They are more suitable for agriculture as they are more fertile.
Description : Mention three differences between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Ghats Eastern Ghats Western ghats are higher. Eastern ghats are lower. Western ghats are continuous Eastern ghats disappear between the delta of Krishna and Kaveri. It has few passes like Pal ... and not in winter. This strip gets rainfall both in summer and winter, especially in winter.
Description : Mention three differences between the Western Himalayas and Eastern Himalayas. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Himalayas Eastern Himalayas 1. The Western Himalayas lie in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. 1. The Eastern Himalayas lie in West Bengal, Sikkim, Aarunachal Pradesh and Bhutan 2. This part ... of Beng 4. The Western Himalayas get less rainfall. 4. The Eastern Himalayas get more rainf
Description : Explain responsible factors for the development of Iron and steel industry in Eastern India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Location of industries is influenced by several factors like access to raw materials, power, market, capital, transport and labour. There is strong relationship between raw material and type of ... in high grade iron ore and coking coal and other supplementing raw material, power and water.
Description : Which is the eastern terminal city of east-west corridor? -Geography
Last Answer : Silchar is the eastern terminal city of east-west corridor.
Description : Which is the riverine port on the Eastern coast of India? -Geography
Last Answer : The east coast canal with the stretches of Brahmani river along with Matai river and delta channels of Mahanadi river are the riverine ports on the Eastern coast of India.
Description : Where is the headquarters of Eastern railway zone located? -Geography
Last Answer : Indian railway is divided into sixteen zones. One of them is eastern railways. The headquarters of the eastern railway is situated in Fairley Palace in Kolkata which has four sub-divisions: Howrah, Malda, Sealdah and Asansol.
Description : Why does the north-eastern part of the Peninsular Plateau region have the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -Geography
Last Answer : The most basic industry is the Iron and steel industry as all the industries are depended on this industry for their machinery. Iron and Steel is an important metal because it is used for ... of energy and poor infrastructure. But the availability of steel is enough to meet the domestic demand.
Description : (ii) What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the Eastern Coast? Give three main features of this type of soil. -Geography
Last Answer : Alluvial soil is found in the eastern coastal plan is particularly in the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri rivers. Three main features of this type of soil are as ... lime which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat, and other cereal and pulse crops.
Description : Highest peak in the Eastern ghats -Geography
Last Answer : Mahendra giri
Description : Name the two major physical divisions formed by the Trans-antarctic mountain. -Geography
Last Answer : It divides Antarctica into two major physical divisions 1. East Antarctica 2. West Antarctica
Description : Which mountain range can boast more than 110 peaks with elevations of 24,000 feet (7,300 meters) or more above sea level? -Geography
Last Answer : The Himalayas, can boast more than 110 peaks with elevations of 24,000 feet (7,300 meters) or more above sea level.
Description : Which mountain range marks the traditional physiographic boundary between Europe and Asia? -Geography
Last Answer : The Ural mountain range marks the traditional physiographic boundary between Europe and Asia.
Description : The highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere are found in which mountain range? -Geography
Last Answer : The Andes mountain range consists of some/most of the highest peaks of the western hemisphere.
Description : Which mountain range extends from the Grampians to the Cape York Peninsula? -Geography
Last Answer : The great dividing range is the mountain range which extends from the Grampians to the Cape York Peninsula.
Description : Which mountain is 28,251 feet (8,611 meters) high? -Geography
Last Answer : Karakoram 2 (K2) also known as Godwin Austin is 28,251 feet (8,611 meters) high.
Description : In which country is the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis? -Geography
Last Answer : Ben Nevis is in Scotland.
Description : Arrange the following hill ranges in order from north to south: 1. Nallamala Hills 2. Nilgiri 3. Anaimalai 4. Cardamon Hills (a) I, IV, III, II (b) I, II, III, IV (c) II, I, III, IV (d) I, II, IV, III
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
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.
Description : What do you understand by ‘Purvanchal’? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Purvanchal is a name of the mountains located on the North-eastern part of India. These mountains consist of Patkoi Bam and Naga hills in the North, Garo, Khasi and Jaintia lie in the centre and the Mizo and Lushai hills are in the south.
Description : The Nilgiris are part of the (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Vindhyachal (d) Tamil Nadu Hills
Description : Xerophytic vegetation is characteristic feature of: [IAS 2004] (a) Chhotanagpur plateau (b) Khasi hills (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Kuchchh
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : During the monsoon season rainfall decreases from the Ganga delta to the Punjab plains. It is because: (a) monsoon current moves westward along the Ganga plain and becomes drier (b) western regions are warmer than ... (c) hills do not form barriers for winds (d) the area is far away from the sea
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
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
Description : Which one of the following is the junction point of the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats? [IAS 2004] (a) Javadi Hills (b) Anaimalai Hills (c) Nilgiri Hills (d) Shevaroy Hills
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which one of the following mountains is not the part of Eastern Ghats? [IAS 2003] (a) Sheravoy hills (b) Javadi hills (c) Nallamala hills (d) Elamalai hills
Description : Basaltic lava is found in the – (1) Deccan Trap (2) Himalayas (3) Indo-Gangetic Plain (4) North-Eastern Hills
Last Answer : (1) Deccan Trap Explanation: The Deccan Traps are a large igneous province located on the Deccan Plateau of west-central India (between 17°-24°N, 73°- 74°E) and one of the largest volcanic ... the Swedish word for stairs and refers to the step-like hills forming the landscape of the region.
Description : Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet? (1) Nilgiri hills (2) Cardamom hills (3) Palani hills (4) Annamalai hills
Last Answer : (1) Nilgiri hills Explanation: The Nilgiri I tills or the Blue mountains form the meeting point of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. These hills are part of the Western Ghats. They are separated ... (north) by the Noyar River and from the Anaimalai and Palni hills (south) by the Palghat Gap.
Description : Which of the following hills connect eastern and western ghats? (1) Satpura (2) Vindhya (3) Nilgiri (4) Aravalll
Last Answer : (3) Nilgiri Explanation: The southern part of the Western Ghats mountain ranges harbour the Nilgiri hills, which serve as the meeting point of the Western and Eastern Ghats. The hills are separated from ... Moyar River and from the Anaimalai Hills and Palni Hills to the south by the Palghat Gap.
Description : October and November months give more rainfall to : (1) Malwa Plateau (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Eastern Hills (4) Coromandal Coast
Last Answer : (4) Coromandal 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 shadow of ... of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
Last Answer : Nilgiri hills
Description : Which of the following hills connect eastern and western ghats? (1) Satpura (2) Vindhya (3) Nilgiri (4) Aravalli
Last Answer : Nilgiri
Description : Basaltic lava is found in the (1) Deccan Trap (2) Himalayas (3) Indo-Gangetic Plain (4) North-Eastern Hills
Last Answer : Deccan Trap
Description : Kodaikanal, the famous hill-station of South India, is situated on : [IAS 2003] (a) Palni hills (b) Anaimalai mountain (c) Nilgiri mountain (d) Cardamon hills
Description : In which region is Terrace farming done? (1) Dry regions (2) Slope of hills (3) Mountain tops (4) Rooftops
Last Answer : (2) Slope of hills Explanation: Terrace farming is the practice of cutting flat areas out of a hilly or mountainous landscape in of to grow crops. It involves growing crops on sides of ... mountains by planting on graduated terraces built into the slope. On each level, various crops are planted.
Description : Terrace farming is done – (1) on the slope of hills (2) in dry regions (3) on rooftops (4) on mountain tops
Last Answer : (1) on the slope of hills Explanation: In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble ... erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
Last Answer : Slope of hills
Description : When is the best time of year to hike in the Cascade or Olympic mountain ranges?
Last Answer : The Olympic mountain range is a rainforest, and therefore wet - and cold - for much of the year. The Cascades get snow in the winter and the whole pacific northwest is pretty chilly from Sept/Oct thru ... Cascades, and have had great times doing it. I'd definately take bugs over snow and rain :)
Description : If someone were to write a biography about us, the following could be reported: #1 - A golfer faces many of us when playing 18 holes. #2 - we are frequently served with fish. #3 - On T. V. ... hands on us as often as possible. Based on the biographical information above --- Who/what are we? -Riddles
Last Answer : The biography of Chips.