Northen Plalns Quiz 4 (20 MCQs)

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1. The split of rivers in their lower course into numerous channels due to the deposition of silt are called as .....

Correct Answer: B) Distributaries.

2. ..... river joins ganga near patna

Correct Answer: C) Sone.

3. Badhkal Lake, Dumdama Lake, Yadavindra Gardens and Panchkula are popular tourist destinations of which state?

Correct Answer: B) Haryana.

4. The Northern Plains of India is covered by

Correct Answer: C) Alluvial Soil.

5. The hills of the N-E are collectively called the ..... ?

Correct Answer: D) Puruvanchal Ranges.

6. The second highest peak in the world lies in the Shivalik range.

Correct Answer: C) Mt. Godwin Austin (K2).

7. The northern plains has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems. They are:

Correct Answer: B) Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra.

8. How many tributaries does the Indus river have?

Correct Answer: B) Five.

9. What is Brahmaputra called in Tibet?

Correct Answer: B) Tsangpo.

10. Sand deposited by rivers and floods is called-

Correct Answer: D) Alluvium.

11. An area watered by a river and its tributaries

Correct Answer: A) Basin.

12. The great northern plains can be divided into ..... plains in the centre, ..... plains in the west and ..... valley in the east

Correct Answer: C) Ganga ; Punjab ; Bramhaputra.

13. River ..... enters Bangladesh

Correct Answer: C) Padma.

14. The most popular state in india

Correct Answer: A) Uttarpradesh.

15. Identify the river which is not a tributary of River Indus.

Correct Answer: C) Yamuna.

16. Punjab and haryana lies in ..... basin.

Correct Answer: D) Satluj river.

17. The highest mountain range in the world

Correct Answer: B) Himalayan Range.

18. What is the capital city of Bihar?

Correct Answer: B) Patna.

19. Dam built on the Satluj River

Correct Answer: B) Bhakra Nangal.

20. Earthen pot with burning coal carried by people in Kashmir in winter is called

Correct Answer: C) Kangri.