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Which of the following is characterized by excessive dampness with a thick growth of forest and a variety of wild life?

  1. Bhabar

  2. Bhangar

  3. Terai

  4. Khadar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tarai, also spelled Terai, a region of northern India and southern Nepal running parallel to the lower ranges of the Himalayas. A strip of undulating former marshland, it stretches from the Yamuna River in the west to the Brahmaputra River in the east. At its northern edge are numerous springs forming several streams, including the important Ghaghara River, which intersect the Tarai (meaning “Moist Land”) and are responsible for its marshy character. Interspersed with the Tarai is the Bhabar, which is a region of coarse gravel and shingle deposits supporting sal (Shorea robusta) forests. Drainage and cultivation of the area, once extremely malarial, have diminished the marshlands.

The Sunderbans are found in ______.

  1. The Luni Basin

  2. Godavari Delta

  3. Ganga Delta

  4. Mahanadi Delta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganga Delta,

The Sundarbans is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh, famous for its unique mangrove forests. This active delta region is among the largest in the world, measuring about 40,000 sq km.

The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to _______________.

  1. the heavy and timely rains and forests

  2. alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains

  3. hard labour of the farmers over the generations

  4. better irrigation facilities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains.

Indo-Gangetic Plain, also called North Indian Plain, extensive north-central section of the Indian subcontinent, stretching westward from (and including) the combined delta of the Brahmaputra River valley and the Ganges (Ganga) River to the Indus River valley. The region contains the subcontinent’s richest and most densely populated areas. The greater part of the plain is made up of alluvial soil, deposited by the three main rivers and their tributaries. The eastern part of the plain has light rains or drought in the winter, but in summer rainfall is so heavy that vast areas become swamps or shallow lakes. The plain becomes progressively drier toward the west where it incorporates the Thar (Great Indian) Desert.

How the northern plains were formed?

  1. By the interplay of three river systems Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra

  2. By the interplay of two river systems Narmada and Tapi

  3. By the interplay of two river systems, Godavari and Krishna

  4. By the interplay of all these river system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Northern Plain was formed by the deposits brought in by the three major rivers and their tributaries.

1. The Indus 

2. The Ganga 

3. The Brahmaputra  

Alluvium was deposited at the foothills of the Himalayas for millions of years. These deposits are now the fertile Northern Plains.

The northern plain spreads over an area of ________.

  1. 5 lakh sq.km

  2. 6 sq.km

  3. 7 lakh sq.km

  4. 8 lakh sq.km


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Northern Plains area is roughly 7 lakh sq. km. in size. 
  • It is 2400 km long and 240 to 320 km broad.
  • The Northern Plains spreading from Assam to Punjab has a length of around 2400 km and the width ranges between 150 km to 300 km, varying in different regions. It can be found in Bihar, Punjab, Assam, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, parts of Delhi and Haryana. 

What is the length of the Northern Plains?

  1. 2400 km

  2. 2500 km

  3. 2040 km

  4. 2004 km


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Northern Plain was formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries. It is composed of alluvial soil, it is about 2400 km long and about 240 to 320 km broad. With a rich soil cover combined with adequate water supply and favorable climate it is agriculturally a very productive part of India. It is divided into three sections, viz. the Punjab Plain, the Ganga Plain and the Brahmaputra Plain.

Brahmaputra River is called as Yarlung Tsangpo in which country?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. China

  3. Nepal

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmaputra River is called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, China. Brahmaputra river originates from Kailash ranges of the Himalayas at an elevation of about 5150 m and flows for about 2900 km through Tibet.

The Ganga plains extend between the river Ghaggar and which of the following rivers?

  1. Tista River

  2. Krishna River

  3. Godavari River

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indo-Gangetic plains extend between the rivers Ghaggar and Tista River.

Brahmaputra River originates in _____.

  1. India

  2. Nepal

  3. Tibet

  4. Bangladesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmaputra River is called as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. Brahmaputra River originates from Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of about 5150 m and flows for about 2900 km through Tibet. It later flows through Bhutan, India and Bangladesh having a total area of 5, 80,000 Sq.km.