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 1 Structure and Physiography Ch (2)Practice Quiz in English Part 2 || Class 11 Geography Book -2 Practice Quizzes in English 1 / 201. What was the original geological feature of the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain? A. A mountain range B. A geo-synclinal depression C. A volcanic caldera 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. 2 / 202. What is the characteristic feature of the southern part of India? A. Rugged topography with mountains B. Flat plains with alluvial deposits C. Stable tableland with plateaus D. Coastal plains with deltas Explanation: The southern part of India consists of a stable tableland with highly dissected plateaus, denuded rocks, and scarps. 3 / 203. From north to south, what are the three major zones of the Northern Plains? A. Bhangar, Khadar, and Tarai B. Mountains, foothills, and plains C. Bhabar, Tarai, and alluvial plains D. Alluvial plains, delta, and coast Explanation: From north to south, the Northern Plains can be divided into three major zones: the Bhabar, the Tarai, and the alluvial plains. 4 / 204. Which major physiographic division lies between the northern mountains and the southern plateaus? A. The Peninsular Plateau B. The Northern Plain C. The Indian Desert D. The Coastal Plains Explanation: The vast Northern Plain lies between the northern mountains and the southern plateaus of India. 5 / 205. Which of the following is NOT one of the physiographic divisions of India? A. The Central Highlands B. The Northern and Northeastern Mountains C. The Peninsular Plateau D. The Northern Plain 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. 6 / 206. What is the approximate length of the Northern Plains from east to west? A. 3,200 km B. 2,400 km C. 1,000 km D. 1,600 km Explanation: The Northern Plains extend approximately 3,200 km from east to west. 7 / 207. What are the names of the old and new alluvial deposits in the Northern Plains? A. Bhangar and Khadar B. Delta and Coast C. Bhabar and Tarai D. Alluvium and Colluvium Explanation: The old alluvial deposits in the Northern Plains are known as Bhangar, and the new alluvial deposits are known as Khadar. 8 / 208. What is the term for the outcome of structure, process, and stage of development of an area? A. Geology B. Topography C. Physiography D. Geomorphology Explanation: Physiography is the outcome of structure, process, and stage of development of an area. 9 / 209. What is the characteristic feature of the Bhabar zone? A. Deposition of heavy materials like rocks and boulders B. Marshy and swampy conditions C. Old and new alluvial deposits D. Riverine islands and sand bars Explanation: The Bhabar is a narrow belt where streams and rivers coming from the mountains deposit heavy materials of rocks and boulders. 10 / 2010. What is the average width of the Northern Plains? A. 300-600 km B. 600-900 km C. 50-100 km D. 150-300 km Explanation: The average width of the Northern Plains varies between 150-300 km. 11 / 2011. Which part of India is characterized by rugged topography with mountain ranges, valleys, and gorges? A. South B. North C. West D. East Explanation: The northern part of India has a vast expanse of rugged topography consisting of mountain ranges, valleys, and gorges. 12 / 2012. Which major rivers formed the Northern Plains? A. Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri B. Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra C. Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy, and Salween D. Narmada, Tapi, and Mahanadi Explanation: The Northern Plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers. 13 / 2013. Into how many physiographic divisions can India be divided based on macro variations? A. Seven B. Four C. Five D. Six Explanation: Based on macro variations, India can be divided into six physiographic divisions. 14 / 2014. What is the average depth of alluvial deposits in the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain? A. 100-200 meters B. 2000-3000 meters C. 1000-2000 meters D. 500-1000 meters Explanation: The average depth of alluvial deposits in the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain ranges from 1000-2000 meters. 15 / 2015. Which zone in the Northern Plains is known for its marshy and swampy conditions? A. Tarai B. Khadar C. Bhabar D. Bhangar 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. 16 / 2016. Which rivers formed the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain? A. Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri B. Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy, and Salween C. Narmada, Tapi, and Mahanadi 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. 17 / 2017. What is the general orientation of the Himalayas in the northwestern part of India? A. Southwest to northeast B. Northwest to southeast C. North to south D. East to west Explanation: The general orientation of the Himalayas in the northwestern part of India is from northwest to southeast.18 / 2018. What is the average width of the Great Himalayan range? A. 160-400 km B. 100-200 km C. 50-100 km D. 400-800 km Explanation: The width of the Great Himalayan range varies between 160-400 km from north to south. 19 / 2019. What is the approximate length of the Great Himalayan range? A. 1,500 km B. 2,500 km C. 3,000 km D. 2,000 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. 20 / 2020. What kind of barrier do the Himalayas form between the Indian subcontinent and Central and East Asian countries? A. Only a cultural barrier B. Physical, climatic, drainage, and cultural divide C. Only a climatic barrier D. Only a physical barrier Explanation: The Himalayas act as a physical, climatic, drainage, and cultural divide between the Indian subcontinent and Central and East Asian countries. 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