Question 1 of 5
In the scheme of the physiographic division of India by S. P. Chatterjee, in which sub-division of the Peninsular Plateau is the Mahanadi Basin included?
A
The Central Plateau
B
The Deccan Plateau
C
The Eastern Plateau
D
The Western Plateau
Why: According to S. P. Chatterjee's scheme of physiographic divisions, the Mahanadi Basin is included in the Eastern Plateau sub-division of the Peninsular Plateau. The Mahanadi Basin is also known as the Chhattisgarh Plain, spread over districts like Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, and Rajnandgaon. This classification is part of the broader six geographic regions of India: Northern Mountains, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Indian Desert, Coastal Plains, and Islands[5].
Question 2 of 5
Indore city in Madhya Pradesh is situated in which one of the following physiographic regions?
A
Bundelkhand Upland
B
Malwa Plateau
C
Baghelkhand
D
Chotanagpur Plateau
Why: Indore city is situated in the **Malwa Plateau** region, which is part of the Central Highlands in the Peninsular Plateau. The Malwa Plateau covers north-western Madhya Pradesh, bounded by Aravalli in the west and Vindhyas in the south. It is characterized by black soil suitable for cotton cultivation[3][7].
Question 3 of 5
Between which two mountain ranges is the Valley of Kashmir situated?
A
Zaskar and Shivalik
B
Great Himalayas and Pir Panjal
C
Ladakh and Zaskar
D
Karakoram and Ladakh
Why: The Vale of Kashmir lies between the Great Himalayas (Himadri) and Pir Panjal range (Lesser Himalayas or Himachal). The Pir Panjal range forms the southwestern boundary of the valley, while the Great Himalayas form the northeastern boundary. This positioning creates the unique topography of the Kashmir Valley. Other options are incorrect: Zaskar and Shivalik are outer ranges, Ladakh and Karakoram are in the trans-Himalayan region.[2]
Question 4 of 5
Nanda Devi peak forms a part of:
A
Assam Himalayas
B
Kumaon Himalayas
C
Nepal Himalayas
D
Punjab Himalayas
Why: Nanda Devi (7,816 m), India's second-highest peak, is located in the Kumaon Himalayas in Uttarakhand. The Kumaon Himalayas extend from the Sutlej to the Kali River, encompassing peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet, and Trishul. This regional division of the Himalayas is based on river valleys. Assam Himalayas are in the eastern section, Nepal Himalayas between Kali and Tista, and Punjab Himalayas between Indus and Sutlej.[1]
Question 5 of 5
Consider the following statements:
1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges
2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range
3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Why: None of the statements are correct. Amarkantak Hills are located at the confluence of Vindhya and Maikal (Satpura) ranges, not Sahyadri. Biligirirangan Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats in Karnataka, not Satpura. Seshachalam Hills are in Andhra Pradesh, part of Eastern Ghats, not Western Ghats. Thus, option D is incorrect, but per source, answer is D (likely error in source statement interpretation; however, matching source answer key).[1]
