Structure and Physiography Ch (2) Practice Quiz in English Part 2 || Class 11 Geography Book -2 Practice Quizzes in English Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Structure and Physiography Ch (2)Practice Quiz in English Part 2 || Class 11 Geography Book -2 Practice Quizzes in English 1 / 201. What is the characteristic feature of the southern part of India? A. Flat plains with alluvial deposits B. Stable tableland with plateaus C. Rugged topography with mountains D. Coastal plains with deltas Explanation: The southern part of India consists of a stable tableland with highly dissected plateaus, denuded rocks, and scarps. 2 / 202. Which major physiographic division lies between the northern mountains and the southern plateaus? A. The Northern Plain B. The Indian Desert C. The Coastal Plains D. The Peninsular Plateau Explanation: The vast Northern Plain lies between the northern mountains and the southern plateaus of India. 3 / 203. What is the average width of the Northern Plains? A. 300-600 km B. 50-100 km C. 600-900 km D. 150-300 km Explanation: The average width of the Northern Plains varies between 150-300 km. 4 / 204. What is the average depth of alluvial deposits in the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain? A. 1000-2000 meters B. 100-200 meters C. 2000-3000 meters D. 500-1000 meters Explanation: The average depth of alluvial deposits in the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain ranges from 1000-2000 meters. 5 / 205. Which zone in the Northern Plains is known for its marshy and swampy conditions? A. Khadar B. Tarai C. Bhangar D. Bhabar Explanation: The Tarai zone is known for its marshy and swampy conditions due to the re-emergence of streams and rivers without any properly demarcated channel. 6 / 206. What is the general orientation of the Himalayas in the northwestern part of India? A. Southwest to northeast B. East to west C. North to south D. Northwest to southeast Explanation: The general orientation of the Himalayas in the northwestern part of India is from northwest to southeast.7 / 207. What is the term for the outcome of structure, process, and stage of development of an area? A. Geomorphology B. Physiography C. Topography D. Geology Explanation: Physiography is the outcome of structure, process, and stage of development of an area. 8 / 208. Into how many physiographic divisions can India be divided based on macro variations? A. Four B. Seven C. Six D. Five Explanation: Based on macro variations, India can be divided into six physiographic divisions. 9 / 209. From north to south, what are the three major zones of the Northern Plains? A. Alluvial plains, delta, and coast B. Bhabar, Tarai, and alluvial plains C. Bhangar, Khadar, and Tarai D. Mountains, foothills, and plains Explanation: From north to south, the Northern Plains can be divided into three major zones: the Bhabar, the Tarai, and the alluvial plains. 10 / 2010. What is the characteristic feature of the Bhabar zone? A. Deposition of heavy materials like rocks and boulders B. Riverine islands and sand bars C. Marshy and swampy conditions D. Old and new alluvial deposits Explanation: The Bhabar is a narrow belt where streams and rivers coming from the mountains deposit heavy materials of rocks and boulders. 11 / 2011. What kind of barrier do the Himalayas form between the Indian subcontinent and Central and East Asian countries? A. Only a climatic barrier B. Only a physical barrier C. Only a cultural barrier D. Physical, climatic, drainage, and cultural divide Explanation: The Himalayas act as a physical, climatic, drainage, and cultural divide between the Indian subcontinent and Central and East Asian countries. 12 / 2012. Which of the following is NOT one of the physiographic divisions of India? A. The Northern Plain B. The Northern and Northeastern Mountains C. The Peninsular Plateau D. The Central Highlands Explanation: The six physiographic divisions of India are the Northern and Northeastern Mountains, the Northern Plain, the Peninsular Plateau, the Indian Desert, the Coastal Plains, and the Islands. The Central Highlands are a part of the Peninsular Plateau. 13 / 2013. Which part of India is characterized by rugged topography with mountain ranges, valleys, and gorges? A. South B. West C. East D. North Explanation: The northern part of India has a vast expanse of rugged topography consisting of mountain ranges, valleys, and gorges. 14 / 2014. What is the approximate length of the Northern Plains from east to west? A. 1,600 km B. 3,200 km C. 2,400 km D. 1,000 km Explanation: The Northern Plains extend approximately 3,200 km from east to west. 15 / 2015. What are the names of the old and new alluvial deposits in the Northern Plains? A. Bhabar and Tarai B. Alluvium and Colluvium C. Bhangar and Khadar D. Delta and Coast Explanation: The old alluvial deposits in the Northern Plains are known as Bhangar, and the new alluvial deposits are known as Khadar. 16 / 2016. What was the original geological feature of the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain? A. A volcanic caldera B. A geo-synclinal depression C. A mountain range D. A plateau Explanation: Originally, the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain was a geo-synclinal depression, which was gradually filled by sediments brought by the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers. 17 / 2017. What is the approximate length of the Great Himalayan range? A. 1,500 km B. 2,500 km C. 2,000 km D. 3,000 km Explanation: The Great Himalayan range, also known as the central axial range, has an approximate length of 2,500 km from east to west. 18 / 2018. Which major rivers formed the Northern Plains? A. Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy, and Salween B. Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra C. Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri D. Narmada, Tapi, and Mahanadi Explanation: The Northern Plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers. 19 / 2019. Which rivers formed the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain? A. Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri B. Narmada, Tapi, and Mahanadi C. Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy, and Salween D. Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra Explanation: The Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain was formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers. 20 / 2020. What is the average width of the Great Himalayan range? A. 400-800 km B. 100-200 km C. 160-400 km D. 50-100 km Explanation: The width of the Great Himalayan range varies between 160-400 km from north to south. 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