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Medium Free General Knowledge Indian Geography

Indian Geography Quiz

Explore the physical and regional geography of India through questions on rivers, mountains, climate, soils, resources and major geographical features.

50 Questions
No limit Duration
50% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 50 questions.
  • Questions are picked at random from a bank of 250, so each attempt is different.
  • There is no time limit on this quiz.
  • You need 50% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
  • Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

  1. Question 1

    Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent?

    • Himalayas Correct answer
    • Aravallis
    • Western Ghats
    • Vindhyas
    Explanation: The Himalayas form the major mountain barrier along India's northern frontier.
  2. Question 2

    Which is the highest peak located entirely within India?

    • Nanda Devi Correct answer
    • Kamet
    • Anamudi
    • Dhaulagiri
    Explanation: Nanda Devi, in Uttarakhand, is the highest mountain whose summit lies entirely within India.
  3. Question 3

    Nanda Devi is located in which Indian state?

    • Himachal Pradesh
    • Sikkim
    • Uttarakhand Correct answer
    • Arunachal Pradesh
    Explanation: Nanda Devi rises in Uttarakhand and is the state's highest mountain.
  4. Question 4

    Which physiographic division contains the Deccan Plateau?

    • Northern Plains
    • Peninsular Plateau Correct answer
    • Coastal Plains
    • Indian Desert
    Explanation: The Deccan Plateau is part of the ancient Peninsular Plateau of India.
  5. Question 5

    The Aravalli Range runs approximately in which direction?

    • Northwest to southeast Correct answer
    • Northeast to southwest
    • East to west
    • North to south
    Explanation: The Aravallis extend broadly from the Delhi region toward Gujarat in a northwest-southeast alignment.
  6. Question 6

    Which is the oldest mountain range in India?

    • Himalayas
    • Aravallis Correct answer
    • Eastern Ghats
    • Nilgiris
    Explanation: The Aravalli Range is among India's oldest fold mountain systems and is far older than the Himalayas.
  7. Question 7

    Which plateau lies between the Aravalli Range and the Vindhya Range?

    • Malwa Plateau Correct answer
    • Chota Nagpur Plateau
    • Meghalaya Plateau
    • Mysore Plateau
    Explanation: The Malwa Plateau occupies much of western Madhya Pradesh and lies between these major ranges.
  8. Question 8

    The Chota Nagpur Plateau is especially noted for its abundance of what?

    • Coral reefs
    • Mineral resources Correct answer
    • Glaciers
    • Alluvial soils
    Explanation: The Chota Nagpur Plateau is rich in coal, iron ore, mica and other minerals.
  9. Question 9

    Which plateau is often called the mineral heartland of India?

    • Deccan Plateau
    • Chota Nagpur Plateau Correct answer
    • Malwa Plateau
    • Bhander Plateau
    Explanation: The Chota Nagpur Plateau has exceptional concentrations of major mineral resources.
  10. Question 10

    Which mountain range separates the Deccan Plateau from the eastern coastal plain?

    • Eastern Ghats Correct answer
    • Aravallis
    • Pir Panjal
    • Shivaliks
    Explanation: The Eastern Ghats border the eastern side of the Peninsular Plateau and are interrupted by major rivers.
  11. Question 11

    Which mountain chain runs parallel to India's western coast?

    • Eastern Ghats
    • Western Ghats Correct answer
    • Vindhyas
    • Satpuras
    Explanation: The Western Ghats run roughly parallel to the Arabian Sea coast.
  12. Question 12

    What is another common name for the Western Ghats?

    • Sahyadri Correct answer
    • Nilgiri
    • Purvanchal
    • Shivalik
    Explanation: The Western Ghats are widely known as the Sahyadri in their northern and central sections.

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