Geographical Diversity of India — Quiz

Q1. The Himalayas in the north, the Thar Desert and the Arabian Sea in the west, the Indian Ocean in the south and the Bay of Bengal in the east act as India's

• A. Cultural corridors that invited migration
• B. Trade routes for sea-borne commerce
• C. Sources of monsoon rainfall only
• D. Natural boundaries that separate India from the rest of the continent

Q2. Priya reads that India's geographical features have 'played a crucial role in shaping' three things. Which set of three does the textbook name?

• A. Soil, monsoon and forests
• B. Religion, language and food
• C. Population, industry and trade
• D. Climate, culture and history

Q3. The Himalayan mountain range stretches across six countries in Asia. Which set names all six correctly?

• A. India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan
• B. India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh
• C. India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Pakistan and Afghanistan
• D. India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Pakistan and Afghanistan

Q4. India is still pushing into Asia at about five centimetres a year, while the Himalayas grow taller by about five millimetres a year. Which BEST explains this difference?

• A. The textbook contains a misprint
• B. The Himalayas shrink at night and grow at day
• C. Only the Himachal range rises, while the Himadri stays still
• D. Most of the horizontal push is absorbed by the land crumpling, with only a small fraction going into vertical uplift

Q5. Ravi's class is asked which Himalayan range contains the popular hill stations Nainital, Darjeeling, Shimla and Mussoorie. Based the correct answer is the

• A. Himadri (Greater Himalayas)
• B. Aravalli range
• C. Shivalik (Outer Himalayas)
• D. Himachal (Lower Himalayas)

Q6. According to the 'Don't Miss Out' box the Great Himalayan National Park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies in which Indian state?

• A. Uttarakhand
• B. Sikkim
• C. Himachal Pradesh
• D. Arunachal Pradesh

Q7. The traditional 'kath-kuni' or 'dhajji-dewari' house style of the western Himalayas, which uses local stone and wood. Why is this combination well suited to the region?

• A. It is cheaper than concrete in cities
• B. It is used because the Himalayas have no forests
• C. It allows large glass windows for sunlight
• D. It keeps the house warm and resists damage from mild earthquakes

Q8. Caption to Fig. 1.10 says Pangong Tso in Ladakh has salty water unlike most other lakes. According to the caption, the saltiness is because of

• A. Sea water seeping in through underground channels
• B. Salt added by glaciers as they melt
• C. Minerals that dissolve from the surrounding mountain areas
• D. Volcanic activity at the lake bed

Q9. The caption to Fig. 1.9 says yaks are very important for the lives of people in the Himalayas. Which set BEST captures the uses of the yak named in the caption?

• A. Eggs, feathers and leather
• B. Silk, honey and ploughing only
• C. Tourism rides only
• D. Milk, meat, wool, dung and transport

Q10. The Gangetic Plains are highly fertile and ideal for agriculture. Which reason does the textbook give?

• A. The plains receive almost no rainfall
• B. The plains are formed from volcanic ash
• C. Himalayan rivers and their tributaries enrich the soil with minerals
• D. The soil is naturally salty like the desert

Q11. Rajasthan is famous for ingenious water conservation methods called 'taanka' or 'kund'. According to the page, these are

• A. Sand cleaning techniques for utensils
• B. Camel fairs at the edge of the Thar
• C. Special water collection systems that store rainwater, often for drinking
• D. Forts built by local rulers to defend the desert

Q12. The Aravallis play a vital role in shaping the geography and climate of northwestern India. The MOST important function of the Aravallis named on the page is

• A. Generating hydroelectric power
• B. Hosting India's tallest peak Mount Everest
• C. Acting as a natural barrier that prevents the Thar Desert from expanding further eastward
• D. Being India's only active volcano

Q13. The two ranges that border the Peninsular Plateau. Which statement matches the textbook?

• A. The Eastern Ghats are taller and have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• B. Both ranges are equal in height and are called the Sahyadri together
• C. The Western Ghats are taller, run along the western coast, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site; their northern part is also called the Sahyadri Hills
• D. Only the Eastern Ghats are continuous; the Western Ghats are broken

Q14. Aarti looks at India's physical map. the plateau tilts a little to the east, so most plateau rivers flow towards the Bay of Bengal. Which list names ONLY east-flowing rivers from the page?

• A. Narmada and Tapti
• B. Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati
• C. Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri
• D. Indus, Jhelum and Chenab

Q15. The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills of the Meghalaya Plateau in the Northeast. The page says this region experiences

• A. Very little rainfall, like a desert
• B. Snowfall throughout the year like Ladakh
• C. One of the highest rainfalls in the world, making it rich in forests and unique wildlife
• D. Dry hot summers with no monsoon