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81.Which of the following rivers is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar” due to its frequent course changes and floods??

  • A Ghaghara
  • B Gandak
  • C Kosi
  • D Son

Correct Answer: (C) Kosi

82.The Punjab Plain is primarily formed by:?

  • A The Indus river and its tributaries
  • B The Brahmaputra river system
  • C The Ganga river and its tributaries
  • D The Narmada and Tapi rivers

Correct Answer: (A) The Indus river and its tributaries

83.The Brahmaputra Plain is characterized mainly by:?

  • A Volcanic activity
  • B Marine sedimentation
  • C Alluvial deposition by the Brahmaputra and its tributaries
  • D Limestone karst topography

Correct Answer: (C) Alluvial deposition by the Brahmaputra and its tributaries

84.The fertility of the Indo-Gangetic Plain is primarily due to:?

  • A Basaltic lava deposition
  • B Thick alluvial deposits of Himalayan origin
  • C High rainfall and volcanic soil
  • D Ancient coral reefs

Correct Answer: (B) Thick alluvial deposits of Himalayan origin

85.The Peninsular Plateau of India is roughly of which shape??

  • A Circular
  • B Rectangular
  • C Irregular
  • D Triangular

Correct Answer: (D) Triangular

86.The apex of the Peninsular Plateau lies at which place??

  • A Rameswaram
  • B Kanyakumari
  • C Madurai
  • D Chennai

Correct Answer: (B) Kanyakumari

87.The general slope of the Peninsular Plateau is towards which direction??

  • A North to South
  • B West to East
  • C South to North
  • D East to West

Correct Answer: (B) West to East

88.Which two rivers are exceptions as they flow from east to west in the Peninsular Plateau??

  • A Godavari and Krishna
  • B Narmada and Tapi
  • C Mahanadi and Cauvery
  • D Sabarmati and Luni

Correct Answer: (B) Narmada and Tapi

89.The Central Highland is mainly drained by which river??

  • A Son
  • B Chambal
  • C Betwa
  • D Ken

Correct Answer: (B) Chambal

90.The Malwa Plateau is mainly composed of which type of rocks??

  • A Basalt (Lava flow)
  • B Granite
  • C Sandstone
  • D Limestone

Correct Answer: (A) Basalt (Lava flow)