Physiographic Division of India MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Physiographic Division of India - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Bundelkhand.

• Chedi was an ancient Indian kingdom which fell roughly in the Bundelkhand division of Madhya Pradesh and some portions extending into Uttar Pradesh (regions to the south of river Yamuna along the river Ken)
• Its capital city was called Suktimati in Sanskrit and Sotthivati-nagara in Pali and in Pali-language Buddhist texts, it has been listed as one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas.

Important Points

• Chedi is considered to be one of the ancient tribes who came to the subcontinent and settled at two places – one group settled in the region of Nepal, while the other group came to Uttarpradesh.
• The two distinct settlements of Chedis were one was in the mountains of Nepal and the other in Bundelkhand near Kausambi.
• The Chedis were mentioned in the Rigveda as the ancient people of India.

Additional Information

• It has been discussed in Mahabharata that the Chedi Kingdom was ruled by Shishupala, an ally of Jarasandha of Magadha and Duryodhana of Kuru.
• He was a rival of Vasudeva Krishna who was his uncle's son who killed him during the Rajasuya sacrifice of the Pandava king Yudhishthira.

The correct answer is Anaimudi.

Key Points

• Anaimudi is the highest peak in South India, with an elevation of 2,695 meters (8,842 feet).
• It is located in the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala, India.
• The name "Anaimudi" translates to "Elephant's Head" in Tamil and Malayalam, due to the resemblance of the peak to an elephant's head.
• Anaimudi is part of the Eravikulam National Park, which is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr.

Additional Information

• Mahendra Giri
  • Mahendra Giri is the second highest peak in Odisha, located in the Eastern Ghats.
  • It has an elevation of 1,501 meters (4,925 feet).
  • The peak is known for its picturesque landscapes and is of great religious significance, with many ancient temples in the region.
• Arma Konda
  • Arma Konda is the highest peak in Andhra Pradesh, situated in the Eastern Ghats.
  • It has an elevation of 1,680 meters (5,512 feet).
  • The peak is known for its dense forests and rich biodiversity, making it a popular destination for trekkers and nature enthusiasts.
• Mukurthi
  • Mukurthi Peak is located in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, within the Mukurthi National Park.
  • It has an elevation of 2,554 meters (8,379 feet).
  • The park is known for its montane grasslands and shrublands, which are home to several endangered species, including the Nilgiri tahr.

The correct answer is Western Ghats.

Key Points 

• The western ghats are the highest boundary line of many Peninsula and Konkan rivers.
• It divides the basins of the east-flowing Peninsular rivers from those of the Konkan and Malabar rivers which are west-flowing rivers.
• Hence, Western Ghats are major water divides of peninsular India and Option 2 is the correct answer.​

Additional InformationWater Divide:

•  A mountain or an upland separates two drainage basins in an elevated area. Such an upland is known as a water divide. For example, Ambala is located on the water divide between the Indus and the Ganga Rivers.​

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The correct answer is the Azamgarh division.

• Ballia district is a part of the Azamgarh division situated in the east of Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points

• Ballia district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Ballia district is a part of Azamgarh division situated in the east of Uttar Pradesh.
• The main economic activity is agriculture.
• Ballia City is the district headquarters and commercial market of this district.
• There are six tehsils in this district:
  • Ballia
  • Bansdih
  • Rasra
  • Bairia
  • Sikandarpur
  • Belthara 

Additional Information

• According to the 2011 census Ballia district has a population of 3,239,774, roughly equal to the nation of Mauritania or the US state of Iowa.
  • This gives it a ranking of 108^th in India (out of a total of 640).
• The district has a population density of 1,087 inhabitants per square kilometer.
• Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 16.73%.
• Ballia has a sex ratio of 937 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 73.94%.
• Rasra is the second major commercial area of the district, having a government sugar mill and a cotton weaving industry. 
• Though Ballia's core occupation is agriculture there are some additional small industries. 
• Maniar is known for its bindi industry and is a major supplier.

The correct option is 1 i.e., Rain decreases from north to south of Uttar Pradesh.

Rain pattern in Uttar Pradesh:

• Monsoon enters Uttar Pradesh in the last week of June.
• Rain decreases from north to south in Uttar Pradesh.
• Bay of Bengal branch is the major bearer of rain in the most part of the Uttar Pradesh.
• Climatic conditions are not perfectly uniform throughout the state, as the southern district of Uttar Pradesh receives less rainfall
• Also, Western Uttar Pradesh exhibits a semi-arid climate due to the low reception of precipitation.

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim shares international boundaries with Bhutan, China, and Nepal.
• Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram share an international boundary with Myanmar.

The correct answer is the Zanskar Range.

Key Points:

Zoji La Pass:

• It is in the Zaskar range in the Indian union territory of Ladakh.
• The road route from Srinagar to Leh goes through this pass.
• It was formed by the Indus river.

Shortcut Trick

Himalayan Ranges from north to south-

• TRICK:- Kal Jana Padega Desh Se.
• K = Karakoram  J= Zaskar D = Dhauladhar S = Shiwalik

Main Passes tricks-

• Sikkim
  • Nathuram Sikkim Jail Gaya - Nathula, and Jelep La Pass
• Himachal Pradesh
  • Rohit barah bje ship lene gaya
    • Rohtang Pass, Barah Pass, Shipkila Pass
• Arunachal Pradesh
  • Dipu ne likha pyara patra
    • Dipu La, Likhapani and Pangsan pass

https://www.dangerousroads.org/asia/india/111-zoji-la-pass-india.html

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• The latitude approximately 23°27′ N of the terrestrial equator is called tropic of cancer.
• There are 16 countries through which the tropic of cancer passes.
• The tropic of cancer is the only latitude pass through India.
• The tropic of cancer passes through 8 Indian states.
• The 8 Indian states through which tropic of cancer passes through are:
  1. Gujarat.
  2. Rajasthan.
  3. Madhya Pradesh.
  4. Chhatisgarh.
  5. Jharkhand.
  6. West Bengal.
  7. Tripura.
  8. Mizoram.

Important Points

• Mahi River is the only river in India that cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice.
• "Bhopal (capital of Madhya Pradesh)” and “Gandhinagar (capital of Gujarat)” is also located fairly close to the “Tropic of Cancer”.  
• The only state capital in India situated on the Tropic of Cancer is Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand.
• Tropic of Cancer passes through 16 countries, 3 Continents, 6 water bodies.​

The correct answer is Kibithu.

Key Points

• Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state of India.
• The easternmost point in India is Kibithu.
  • Kibithu is a town in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh state.
  • It is located on the LAC (line of actual control).
• Gujarat is the westernmost state of India.
  • Ghuar Mota in the Kutch region of Gujarat is the westernmost point in India.
• Tamilnadu is the southernmost state of India.
  • Indira Point is the Southernmost point of land in the territory of India.
• Indira Col is the northernmost point of land in the territory of India. 
• Kanyakumari is the southernmost town in mainland India.

Additional Information

• The mainland of India extends between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitudes.
• The latitude of the northernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 37° 6'.
• The latitude of the southernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 8°4'.
• The mainland of India extends between 68°7'E and 97°25'E longitudes.
• The equator represents the zero degrees latitude.
• The equator is the longest latitude.
• All latitudes are parallel to the equator.

The correct answer is Lakshadweep Island.

• The 'Nine Degree Channel' is associated with Lakshadweep Island.

Key Points

• Minicoy Island is separated from the Lakshadweep by Nine degrees Channel. 
• The Union Territory of Lakshadweep is formed by islands like Kalpeni and Suheli Par, and Maliku Atoll and Amindivi.
•  It is so named because it lies on the 9-degree line of Latitude to the north of the equator.

Additional Information

• The Ten-degree channel separates the Andaman group from Nicobar.
• Duncan passage lies between South Andaman and Little Andaman group.
• Eight Degree Channel separates the islands of Minicoy and Maldives.
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The Correct Answer is Seven.
Key Points

• India shares its border with seven countries
  • Afghanistan and Pakistan to the North-West
  • China, Bhutan, and Nepal to the North
  • Myanmar to the far East and Bangladesh to the East.

 Additional Information

• India is located latitudinally in the Northern Hemisphere and longitudinally in the Eastern Hemisphere.
• India has a land frontier of 15,200 km.
• The total length of the coastline of the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands is 7,516.6 km.
• Sri Lanka (from the South-East) and Maldives (from the South-West) are two countries with water borders.

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• Over 8 Indian states do the Deccan Plateau extend.
• The Deccan Plateau covers the majority of the southern part of the country.
  • It is located between three mountain ranges and extends over eight Indian states. 
    • Telangana
    • Maharashtra
    • Karnataka
    • Andhra Pradesh
    • Kerala 
    • Tamil Nadu
    • It also covers some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh.
  • These mountain ranges rise from their respective nearby coastal plains and nearly meet at the southern tip of India.
  • The plateau is very big and there are many habitats :
    • different Ecosystems with different sorts of vegetation, climate, geology, and animals.
  • The plateau covers 422,000 square kilometers (163,000 sq mi), 43 percent of India's landmass.

​Additional Information

• The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau that covers most of South India.
  • It is triangular, surrounded by three mountain ranges. 
• The plateau is located between two mountain ranges, the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
  • The Western Ghats mountain range is tall and blocks the moisture from the southwest monsoon from reaching the Deccan Plateau.
  • This is the reason that the Deccan Plateau region receives very little rainfall.

Map of Deccan Plateau:

Correct Answer Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass

• It is a high mountain pass on the eastern end of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km from Manali.
• It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh.
• It links Manali and Leh by road.
• The pass lies on the watershed between the Chenab and Beas basins.
• It as polar climate köppen (ET).

Other important passes:

The Correct Answer is Minicoy.

Key Points

• The Minicoy Island is the southern-most island of Lakshadweep.
• It is situated at a distance of 398 km (215 nautical miles) south-west of Kochi between 8° 15′ and 8° 20′ N latitude and 73° 01′ and 73° OS’ E longitude.
• It has an area of 4.80 sq km.
• This island lies near the 9 ⁰ Channel.

 Important Points

• Bitra Island is the smallest inhabited island of Lakshadweep with a land area of 0.105 sq km.
• Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
• Amini Island is at a distance of 407 km (220 nautical miles) from Kochi and located between Kavaratti Island in the south and Kadmat Island in the north.

The correct answer is Zoji La.

Key Points

• Zoji La is a mountain pass located in the Himalayas in Ladakh.
• Zoji La connects Srinagar and Leh.
• It connects the Kashmir Valley to its west with the Dras and Suru valleys to its northeast and the Indus valley further east.
• Zoji La pass is the lifeline that keeps the people of Ladakh in touch with the rest of the world.
• The elevation of Zoji La is 3,528m (11,575ft) above sea level.
• It is one of the most treacherous passes in the world.
• Zojila tunnel project was launched in 2018.

Additional Information

• Bara-Lacha-La Pass connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh with Leh district in Ladakh.
• Jelep La Pass connects Sikkim with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.
• Nathu La Pass connects Sikkim with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.
• Rohtang Pass connects Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh.
• Shipki La Pass connects the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.