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Question No. 1
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The Northern Plains of India are formed by the deposits of which three major river systems?
A.
Krishna, Godavari, Mahanadi
B.
Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra
C.
Yamuna, Narmada, Tapti
D.
Chenab, Ravi, Beas
Question No. 2
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What is the approximate east-west extent of the Northern Plains?
A.
1500 km
B.
3200 km
C.
2400 km
D.
1800 km
Question No. 3
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Which type of soil is predominantly found in the Northern Plains?
A.
Alluvial soil
B.
Black soil
C.
Laterite soil
D.
Red soil
Question No. 4
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The Bhabar region is characterized by which of the following features?
A.
Marshy and waterlogged conditions
B.
Fine clay deposits
C.
Coarse gravel and pebbles
D.
Rich in kankar deposits
Question No. 5
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Which physiographic feature lies immediately south of the Bhabar region?
A.
Delta
B.
Tarai
C.
Bhangar
D.
Khadar
Question No. 6
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Khadar plains are formed by:
A.
Glacial sediments
B.
New alluvial deposits
C.
Old alluvial deposits
D.
Wind-blown sand
Question No. 7
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The calcareous concretions found in Bhangar soils are called:
A.
Usar
B.
Kankar
C.
Reh
D.
Bhur
Question No. 8
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Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to frequent flooding?
A.
Bagmati
B.
Gandak
C.
Kosi
D.
Ghaghra
Question No. 9
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The highest elevation point in the Northern Plains is located at:
A.
Lucknow at 280m
B.
Ambala at 291m
C.
Chandigarh at 300m
D.
Delhi at 250m
Question No. 10
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The average gradient of the Northern Plains is approximately:
A.
1 meter per 3 km
B.
1 meter per 10 km
C.
1 meter per 6 km
D.
2 meters per 10 km
Question No. 11
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Which of the following crops is NOT typically grown in the Northern Plains?
A.
Wheat
B.
Cotton
C.
Rice
D.
Coconut
Question No. 12
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The term 'Doab' refers to:
A.
Land between two rivers
B.
Marshy regions
C.
Desert areas
D.
Coastal plains
Question No. 13
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The Sundarbans delta is formed by which rivers?
A.
Narmada and Tapti
B.
Indus and its tributaries
C.
Krishna and Godavari
D.
Ganga and Brahmaputra
Question No. 14
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The Northern Plains cover approximately what percentage of India's total area?
A.
25%
B.
21%
C.
30%
D.
15%
Question No. 15
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Which season brings maximum rainfall to the Northern Plains?
A.
Winter monsoon
B.
Pre-monsoon
C.
Southwest monsoon
D.
Post-monsoon
Question No. 16
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The Northern Plains are bounded by which mountain range in the north?
A.
Aravalli
B.
Eastern Ghats
C.
Western Ghats
D.
Himalayas
Question No. 17
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Which state is NOT part of the Northern Plains?
A.
Bihar
B.
Punjab
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
Question No. 18
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The Tarai region is characterized by:
A.
Saline soil
B.
Marshy and forested land
C.
Sandy desert
D.
Rocky terrain
Question No. 19
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Which mineral deficiency is commonly found in alluvial soils of the Northern Plains?
A.
Iron
B.
Phosphorus
C.
Potash
D.
Lime
Question No. 20
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The land of five rivers (Punjab) refers to which river system?
A.
Mahanadi system
B.
Indus system
C.
Ganga system
D.
Brahmaputra system
Question No. 21
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The Brahmaputra river is known by which name in Tibet?
A.
Dihang
B.
Siang
C.
Tsangpo
D.
Yarlung
Question No. 22
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Which feature distinguishes Khadar from Bhangar plains?
A.
Khadar is higher in elevation
B.
Bhangar is more fertile
C.
Bhangar receives annual flood deposits
D.
Khadar is renewed by annual flooding
Question No. 23
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The Northern Plains experience which type of climate?
A.
Arid
B.
Tropical
C.
Temperate
D.
Subtropical
Question No. 24
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Which national park located in the Tarai region is famous for tigers?
A.
All of the above
B.
Jim Corbett
C.
Kaziranga
D.
Sundarbans
Question No. 25
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The maximum depth of alluvial deposits in the Northern Plains can reach:
A.
500-800 meters
B.
2500-3000 meters
C.
1000-2000 meters
D.
300-500 meters
Question No. 26
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Which geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of Northern Plains?
A.
Alluvial deposition
B.
Volcanic activity
C.
Tectonic uplift
D.
Glacial erosion
Question No. 27
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The Northern Plains support approximately what percentage of India's population?
A.
25%
B.
50%
C.
30%
D.
40%
Question No. 28
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Reh or Kallar soils are characterized by:
A.
High fertility
B.
Rich organic content
C.
Saline and alkaline nature
D.
Good drainage
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